28-522 PDF
2d Session
109-277
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, FOREIGN OPERATIONS, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2007
| July 10, 2006- Ordered to be printed | |
| Mr. MCCONNELL, from the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following | |
| REPORT | |
| [To accompany H.R. 5522] |
The Committee on Appropriations to which was referred the bill (H.R. 5522), making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes, reports the same to the Senate with an amendment, and an amendment to the title, and recommends that the bill as amended do pass.
| Amounts in new budget authority | |
| Total of bill as reported to the Senate | $31,503,599,000 |
| Amount of 2006 appropriations | 34,310,268,000 |
| Amount of 2007 budget estimate | 33,939,993,000 |
| Amount of House allowance | 1 31,071,865,000 |
| Bill as recommended to Senate compared to-- | |
| 2006 appropriations | -2,806,669,000 |
| 2007 budget estimate | -2,436,394,000 |
| House allowance | +431,734,000 |
| 1 Includes $9,733,905,000 contained in another bill. |
| CONTENTS | Page | ||
| Glossary of Terms | 4 | ||
| Summary of Estimates | 6 | ||
| Introduction | 6 | ||
| Country Overviews | 8 | ||
| Title I: | |||
| Department of State and Related Agency: | Diplomatic and Consular Programs | ||
| 25 | |||
| Capital Investment Fund | |||
| 26 | |||
| Office of Inspector General | |||
| 26 | |||
| Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs | |||
| 26 | |||
| Representation Allowances | |||
| 29 | |||
| Protection of Foreign Missions and Officials | |||
| 30 | |||
| Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance | |||
| 30 | |||
| Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service | |||
| 31 | |||
| Repatriation Loans Program Account | |||
| 31 | |||
| Payment to the American Institute in Taiwan | |||
| 31 | |||
| Payment to the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability Fund | |||
| 32 | |||
| Contributions to International Organizations | |||
| 32 | |||
| Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities | |||
| 33 | |||
| International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico | |||
| 34 | |||
| Construction | |||
| 35 | |||
| American Sections, International Commissions | |||
| 35 | |||
| International Fisheries Commission | |||
| 35 | |||
| Payment to the Asia Foundation | |||
| 36 | |||
| Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund | |||
| 36 | |||
| Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program Trust Fund | |||
| 36 | |||
| Israeli Arab Scholarship Program | |||
| 36 | |||
| East-West Center | |||
| 36 | |||
| National Endowment for Democracy | |||
| 37 | |||
| Broadcasting Board of Governors, International Broadcasting Operations | |||
| 37 | |||
| Broadcasting to Cuba | |||
| 38 | |||
| Broadcasting Capital Improvements | |||
| 38 | |||
| Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad | |||
| 38 | |||
| Commission on International Religious Freedom | |||
| 38 | |||
| Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe | |||
| 39 | |||
| Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China | |||
| 39 | |||
| HELP Commission | |||
| 39 | |||
| United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission | |||
| 39 | |||
| United States Senate Interparliamentary Groups | |||
| 39 | |||
| United States Institute for Peace | |||
| 40 | |||
| Title II: | |||
| Export and Investment Assistance: | Export-Import Bank of the United States | ||
| 41 | |||
| Overseas Private Investment Corporation | |||
| 41 | |||
| Trade and Development Agency | |||
| 42 | |||
| Title III: | |||
| Bilateral Economic Assistance: | Bilateral Assistance | ||
| 43 | |||
| Child Survival and Health Programs Fund | |||
| 43 | |||
| Development Assistance | |||
| 58 | |||
| International Disaster and Famine Assistance | |||
| 70 | |||
| Transition Initiatives | |||
| 70 | |||
| Development Credit Authority | |||
| 70 | |||
| Payment to the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability Fund | |||
| 70 | |||
| Operating Expenses of the United States Agency for International Development | |||
| 71 | |||
| Capital Investment Fund | |||
| 71 | |||
| Operating Expenses of the Office of the Inspector General | |||
| 71 | |||
| Other Bilateral Economic Assistance: | |||
| Economic Support Fund | 71 | ||
| Assistance for Eastern Europe and the Baltic States | 76 | ||
| Assistance for the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union | 76 | ||
| Independent Agencies: | |||
| Inter-American Foundation | 78 | ||
| African Development Foundation | 78 | ||
| Peace Corps | 78 | ||
| Millennium Challenge Corporation | 78 | ||
| Department of State: | |||
| Global HIV/AIDS Initiative | 79 | ||
| Democracy Fund | 79 | ||
| International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement | 86 | ||
| Andean Counterdrug Initiative | 86 | ||
| Migration and Refugee Assistance | 88 | ||
| United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund | 88 | ||
| Nonproliferation, Antiterrorism, Demining, and Related Programs | 88 | ||
| Conflict Response Fund | 89 | ||
| Department of the Treasury: | |||
| International Affairs Technical Training | 89 | ||
| Debt Restructing | 89 | ||
| Title IV: | |||
| Military Assistance: | International Military Education and Training | ||
| 90 | |||
| Foreign Military Financing Program | |||
| 90 | |||
| Peacekeeping Operations | |||
| 91 | |||
| Title V: | |||
| Multilateral Economic Assistance: | International Financial Institutions Summary | ||
| 93 | |||
| Global Environment Facility | 93 | ||
| Contribution to the International Development Association | 93 | ||
| Contribution to the Enterprise for the Americas Multilateral Investment Fund | 93 | ||
| Contribution to the Asian Development Bank: | |||
| Contribution to the Asian Development Fund | 94 | ||
| Contribution to the African Development Bank: | |||
| Contribution to the African Development Fund | 94 | ||
| Contribution to the International Fund for Agricultural Development | 94 | ||
| International Organizations and Programs | |||
| 94 | |||
| General Provisions--Titles II-V | 96 | ||
| Compliance With Paragraph 7, Rule XVI of the Standing Rules of the Sen- ate | 98 | ||
| Compliance With Paragraph 7(c), Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate | 99 | ||
| Compliance With Paragraph 12, Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate | 100 | ||
| Budget Impact Statement | 106 |
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
ACI--Andean Counterdrug Initiative
ADB--Asian Development Bank
ADF--African Development Foundation
AFCP--Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation
ASEAN--Association of Southeast Asian Nations
ASHA--American Schools and Hospitals Abroad
CASS--Cooperative Association of States for Scholarships
CCIF--Combatant Commander's Initiative Fund
CEELI--Central European Eurasian Legal Institute
CRSP--Collaborative Research Support Programs
CSCE--Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
CSHPF--Child Survival Health Programs Fund
DA--Development Assistance
DF--Democracy Fund
DFA--Director for Foreign Assistance
DRL--Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor
DROC--Democratic Republic of the Congo
EAP--Department of State, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
ERMA--Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund
ESF--Economic Support Fund
FMF--Foreign Military Financing
FSA--Assistance for the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union
GAIN--Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition
GAO--Government Accountability Office
GEF--Global Environmental Facility
GHI--Global HIV/AIDS Initiative
GPOI--Global Peace Operations Initiative
HRDF--Human Rights and Democracy Fund
IAEA--International Atomic Energy Agency
IAF--Inter-American Foundation
IBO--International Broadcasting Operations
ICAO--International Civil Aviation Organization
IDFA--International Disaster and Famine Assistance
IFAD--International Fund for Agricultural Development
IFI--International Financial Institution
ILEA--International Law Enforcement Training Academies
IMET--International Military Education and Training
IMO--International Maritime Organization
INCLE--International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement
IO&P--International Organization and Programs
LWVF--Leahy War Victims Fund
MCC--Millennium Challenge Corporation
MEPI--Middle East Partnership Initiative
MRA--Migration and Refugee Assistance
MTN--Middle East Television Network
NADR--Nonproliferation, Anti-Terrorism, Demining, and Related Programs
NATO--North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NEA--Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
NED--National Endowment for Democracy
NGO--Nongovernmental organization
OAS--Organization of American States
OPIC--Overseas Private Investment Corporation
PEPFAR--President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief
PKO--Peacekeeping Operations
PRC--People's Republic of China
RFA--Radio Free Asia
RFE/RL--Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
SEED--Assistance for Eastern European and Baltic States
SPDC--State Peace and Development Council [Burma)
TAF--The Asia Foundation
TB--Tuberculosis
TDA--Trade and Development Agency
TI--Transition Initiatives
U.N- United Nations
UNAIDS--Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS
UNICEF--United Nations Children's Fund
UNIFEM--United Nations Development Fund for Women
USAID--United States Agency for International Development
USIP--United States Institute for Peace
VOA--Voice of America
WFP--World Food Program
WHO--World Health Organization
WID--Women in Development
WTO--World Trade Organization
INTRODUCTION
SUMMARY TABLE: AMOUNTS IN NEW BUDGET AUTHORITY
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Item Budget request Committee recommendation Committee recommendation compared with budget estimate increase (+) or decrease (-)
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Title I--Department of State and Related Agency $10,213,924,000 $9,676,528,000 -$537,396,000
Title II--Export and investment assistance -84,608,000 -91,608,000ÿ -7,000,000
Title III--Bilateral economic assistance 17,352,409,000 16,220,336,000 -1,132,073,000
Title IV--Military assistance 4,840,300,000 4,854,625,000 +14,325,000
Title V--Multilateral economic assistance 1,617,968,000 1,567,468,000 -50,500,000
Title VI--General Provisions -723,750,000 -723,750,000
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SUMMARY OF ESTIMATES
In fiscal year 2006, the Congress appropriated $34,310,268,000 for the State Department and Related Agencies and foreign operations and related programs, including supplemental appropriations. This year, the Committee recommends $31,503,599,000 of which $31,339,899,000 is for discretionary spending, and $163,700,000 is for mandatory spending.
Title I of the Committee recommendation contains items funded by the House in a different bill, H.R. 5672. The Committee believes that it is appropriate to fund these items in this bill, H.R. 5522. For ease of comparison, the Committee report sets forth in title I a `House allowance' as if these items had been contained in the House passed bill. These items were contained in the Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 (H.R. 5672), as passed the House, but were not considered or contained in the Committee recommendation to the Senate on that bill.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The Committee reaffirms its belief that a successful national security policy depends upon the integration of all components of America's national power, including diplomacy, intelligence, and economic and military might. The successful integration of these elements is impossible absent the funds contained in this act for security assistance, foreign assistance, economic assistance, humanitarian assistance, and the operation, maintenance, and support of the Nation's diplomatic corps and programs.
STATE DEPARTMENT AND USAID PLANNING, PROGRAMMING, AND BUDGETING
Five years after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States, the State Department and USAID lack strategic planning processes which ensure that the objectives identified in the National Security Strategy [NSS] are pursued through plans and programs. Section IX(B) of the NSS summarizes the progress the Nation has achieved in transforming key national security institutions; the Committee notes there is no mention of the State Department or USAID. The absence of a planning, programming, and budgeting system has been identified as a critical weakness by the new Director of Foreign Assistance, who concluded that `ad hoc decision making and fragmentation of approach leads to lack of strategic impact and poor accountability'.
As a first step to address this failure, the Committee directed the State Department (in Senate Report 109-96) to improve the budget justification materials supporting the fiscal year 2007 request. The Committee's intent was to assist the State Department in establishing a program and planning baseline against which appropriated funds could ultimately be executed and program objectives could be measured. Regrettably, the State Department ignored the reporting requirement.
The Committee directs the DFA to provide, not later than September 1, 2006, in classified form if necessary, a report detailing the State Department's plan for implementing and achieving the goals set forth in the NSS. The report shall include: a National Diplomatic Strategy that sets forth plans for executing each of the essential tasks identified in the NSS; a description of specific programs which support the plans identified in the NSS; and, a 3 year cost estimate (beginning with fiscal year 2008) for the implementation of the programs described in the report.
The Committee directs the State Department, in consultation with USAID, to report to the Committee not later than September 15, 2006 on a proposal to improve the justification materials that will support the fiscal year 2008 budget request.
The Committee is aware that the DFA intends to review the fiscal year 2007 budget request and justification materials for 35 countries, and that changes may occur in country allocations detailed in this act. The Committee supports this review, and expects State Department and USAID personnel, particularly those in the field, to fully cooperate with this important and necessary endeavor. The Committee requests to be consulted on a regular basis during the review process.
COUNTRY OVERVIEWS
In its review of the fiscal year 2007 budget request, the Committee identified numerous countries of interest and concern, which are discussed below:
AFRICA
ETHIOPIA
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Account Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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CSHPF 28,813 253,813 +225,000
DA 22,810 21,210 -1,600
ESF 4,000 1,500 -2,500
DF 4,100 +4,100
GHI 225,000 -225,000
FMF 2,000 2,000
IMET 640 640
NADR 625 625
Total 283,888 283,888
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The Committee recommends $283,888,000 for assistance for Ethiopia, an amount equal to the budget request.
The Committee encourages all Ethiopian political parties to make serious and sustained efforts to peacefully resolve differences, and condemns the use of violence, including the May 2006 bombings in Addis Ababa. The Committee expects the Government of Ethiopia to abide by the rule of law, particularly in matters involving the political opposition.
The Committee recommends $4,100,000 for democracy programs in Ethiopia, and requests the State Department and USAID to consult with the Committee on the uses of these funds.
LIBERIA
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Account Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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CSHPF 3,001 3,001
DA 29,499 25,752 -3,747
ESF 40,000 26,500 -13,500
DF 20,000 +20,000
FMF 1,600 1,600
IMET 245 245
INCLE 800 800
PKO 14,800 14,800
Total 89,945 92,698 +2,753
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The Committee recommends $92,698,000 for assistance for Liberia, an increase of $2,753,000 above the budget request. The Committee notes that this assistance is in addition to the $50,000,000 provided to that country in Public Law 109-234, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006.
The Committee reiterates its strong support for much needed political, legal, security and social reforms in Liberia, and encourages President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf to continue to advance an aggressive reform agenda. The Committee expects the Government of Liberia to make the management of natural resources and anti-corruption programs top priorities. The Committee notes that Liberia is one of Africa's most resource rich countries, which, if managed wisely and in a fully transparent manner, could generate much needed state revenue.
In addition to other health and development programs, the Committee expects the State Department and USAID to support sustainable drug treatment and vocational programs for ex-combatants. The Committee believes that should this segment of Liberian society be neglected, political, economic, and social development in Liberia will be stymied.
The Committee expects the Government of Liberia, in coordination with the United Nations, the diplomatic community, and international aid agencies to arrest, prosecute, and appropriately punish U.N. peacekeeping personnel, aid workers and others allegedly involved in the sexual exploitation of girls and women in Liberia.
SOMALIA
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Account Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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DA 2,571 1,000 -1,571
DF 1,571 +1,571
Total 2,571 2,571
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The Committee recommends $2,571,000 for assistance for Somalia, an amount equal to the budget request, of which $1,000,000 is for basic education programs and $1,571,000 is for democracy and human rights programs.
The Committee is aware of the myriad programmatic challenges in Somalia, particularly following Islamic militia control of Mogadishu, but is concerned that the State Department is providing insufficient resources to a country of concern in Africa. The Committee is willing to consider additional funding to address terrorism and humanitarian concerns in Somalia in future appropriations acts, but only after the State Department articulates and justifies to the Committee a comprehensive, long term strategy (including a spending plan) that furthers U.S. interests in that country.
SUDAN
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Account Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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CSHPF 20,400 20,400
DA 70,000 65,851 -4,149
ESF 60,000 60,000
DF 4,149 +4,149
IMET 100 100
INCLE 9,800 9,800
NADR 4,100 4,100
PKO 41,425 41,425
Total 205,825 205,825
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The Committee recommends $205,825,000 for assistance for Sudan, an amount equal to the budget request. The Committee notes these funds are in addition to the $352,090,000 provided to that country and/or the United Nations in Public Law 109-234, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006.
ZIMBABWE
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Account Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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CSHPF 10,822 10,822
DA 1,400 -1,400
ESF 3,000 -3,000
DF 4,400 +4,400
Total 15,222 15,222
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The Committee recommends $15,222,000 for assistance for Zimbabwe, an amount equal to the budget request.
The Committee remains concerned with the destructive policies of President Robert Mugabe and the impact his mismanagement of the country has on the people of Zimbabwe. The Committee believes that absent political change in that country, the Government of Zimbabwe will remain a danger to the citizens it purports to represent, and regional neighbors.
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC
BURMA
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Account Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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ESF 7,000 5,000 -2,000
DF 8,000 +8,000
Total 7,000 13,000 +6,000
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The Committee recommends $13,000,000 for assistance for democracy and humanitarian programs in Burma, an increase of $6,000,000 above the budget request.
The Committee calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Burmese democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and all other political prisoners in Burma, and believes that the repressive policies and actions of the SPDC continue to pose a threat to the people of Burma and countries in the region. The Committee deplores the myriad human rights violations and illicit activities of the junta, including narcotics manufacturing and trafficking, and the continued military offensives against ethnic minorities in which rape is used as a weapon of war. The Committee believes that the United Nations Security Council should consider a resolution on Burma in a timely manner.
The Committee notes with concern the SPDC's increasing restrictions on the activities of international organizations providing humanitarian assistance inside Burma. The Committee regrets the harm this will cause to the health and welfare of the Burmese people.
The Committee expects NGOs working in Thailand on Burmese refugee issues to be funded at an amount above the fiscal year 2006 levels. In particular, the Committee recommends not less than $5,000,000 be provided to the Burma Border Consortium [BBC]. This is in addition to funds provided in Public Law 109-234, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006.
CAMBODIA
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Account Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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CSHPF 27,378 27,378
DA 6,597 5,687 -910
ESF 13,500 1,000 -12,500
DF 14,410 +14,410
FMF 500 500
IMET 45 45
NADR 5,050 5,050
Peace Corps 1,700 1,700
Total 54,770 55,770 +1,000
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The Committee recommends $55,770,000 for assistance for Cambodia, an increase of $1,000,000 above the budget request.
The Committee recognizes the State Department's efforts to craft a comprehensive U.S. policy toward Cambodia that centers on democracy, rule of law and security. For this reason, the Committee does not include restrictions on assistance for the central Government of Cambodia [GoC], but remains keenly aware of the absence of the rule of law in that country. The Committee again recommends that the State Department and other international donors hold the GoC accountable to its pledges to implement much needed political, legal and economic reforms.
The Committee believes that Prime Minister Hun Sen bears responsibility for demonstrating the leadership and political will necessary to effectively combat corruption at all levels of Cambodian society. The Committee requests the State Department and USAID to consult with the Committee prior to the obligation of assistance for the central Government of Cambodia for proposed activities not included in Section 554(a)(2) of Public Law 109-102, the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006.
The Committee recommends $14,410,000 for democracy and human rights programs in the DF account, to include assistance for democratic political parties in that country.
The Committee recognizes and appreciates the GoC's cooperation in counterterrorism matters. The Committee endorses IMET assistance for Cambodia, and recommends $500,000 in the FMF account, an amount equal to the request.
INDONESIA
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Account Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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CSHPF 27,507 27,507
DA 26,724 41,724 +15,000
ESF 80,000 45,386 -34,614
DF 25,000 +25,000
FMF 6,500 10,000 +3,500
IMET 1,285 1,285
INCLE 4,700 4,700
NADR 7,771 7,771
Total 154,487 163,373 +8,886
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The Committee recommends $163,373,000 for assistance for Indonesia, an increase of $8,886,000 above the budget request.
The Committee recognizes the many shared interests and values of the United States and Indonesia, from strengthening democracy to countering terrorism, and recognizes the challenges facing that country as it continues to implement reforms. The Committee is pleased that significant United States assistance was made available to meet the natural disasters that severely impacted Indonesian communities and families. The Committee encourages the State Department and USAID to continue to make the advancement of U.S.-Indonesia relations a top priority.
The Committee believes that the Government of Indonesia should redouble efforts to mitigate the threat avian influenza poses in that country. Absent the political will to address this issue head on, the Committee fears that the impact of this disease could be catastrophic.
The Committee does not include restrictions on security assistance for Indonesia, and recommends $10,000,000 in the FMF account, an increase of $3,500,000 above the request.
The Committee remains concerned with the rule of law and human rights in Indonesia and requires the State Department to submit a report to the Committee on these matters by April 1, 2007.
MONGOLIA
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Account Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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ESF 7,500 5,600 -1,900
DF 1,900 +1,900
FMF 3,000 3,000
IMET 910 910
Peace Corps 1,956 1,956
Total 13,366 13,366
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The Committee recommends $13,366,000 for assistance for Mongolia, an amount equal to the budget request.
The Committee recognizes and appreciates the contributions of the Government of Mongolia to counterterrorism efforts, particularly in Iraq and Afghanistan.
NORTH KOREA
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Account Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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DF 3,000 +3,000
Total 3,000 +3,000
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The Committee recommends $3,000,000 under the DF for NED programs and activities targeted toward North Korea. The Committee regrets that the budget request does not contain funding for such programs, particularly given the threat North Korea poses to the entire region.
The Committee reiterates its grave concerns with North Korea's nuclear ambitions, and deplores the gross human rights abuses inflicted upon the North Korean people by their political and military leadership. The Committee strongly encourages the State Department to accelerate programs and activities that alleviate human suffering in that country in a manner that does not benefit the North Korean leadership.
The Committee directs the State Department to provide sufficient funding under the MRA account to address the urgent needs of North Korean refugees.
PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Account Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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DA 4,267 14,267 +10,000
DF 733 35,000 +34,267
Total 5,000 49,267 +44,267
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The Committee recommends $49,267,000 for democracy and rule of law programs in the PRC, an increase of $44,267,000 above the budget request, of which $25,000,000 is made available to DRL and $10,000,000 is for the NED. In addition, the Committee recommends $10,000,000 in the DA account for programs and activities conducted by American educational institutions and NGOs relating to the environment, democracy, and the rule of law in the PRC.
The Committee again provides authority to conduct programs in Taiwan, on a cost matching basis, that furthers political and legal reforms.
The Committee strongly encourages the administration to request sufficient funding for democracy and rule of law programs in the PRC in its fiscal year 2008 budget request. Such action will serve as an indication that the State Department's Transformational Diplomacy initiative is serious and meaningful. The Committee regrets that the budget request contains only $733,000 for these purposes.
PHILIPPINES
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Account Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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CSHPF 21,072 21,072
DA 19,603 18,702 -901
ESF 20,000 12,251 -7,749
DF 9,000 +9,000
FMF 17,600 30,000 +12,400
IMET 2,865 2,865
INCLE 1,900 1,900
NADR 5,487 5,487
Peace Corps 2,910 2,910
Total 91,437 104,187 +12,750
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The Committee recommends $104,187,000 for assistance for the Philippines, an increase of $12,750,000 above the budget request.
The Committee remains concerned with the state of freedom, human rights and the rule of law in the Philippines, and provides $9,000,000 under the DF for programs to strengthen democracy and bolster an independent and free media.
The Committee is aware of the challenges the Government of the Philippines faces in combating terrorism, and recommends $30,000,000 under the FMF account, an increase of $12,400,000 above the budget request.
The Committee encourages the Government of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front to conclude a final peace agreement as soon as possible. The Committee notes that key components of such an agreement should be firm and unequivocal commitments to respond to, deter and prevent acts of terrorism, and robust assistance programs, including those sponsored by the United States Government, for the reintegration of former combatants. Should a peace agreement be concluded in a timely manner, the Committee expects the administration to request sufficient funding for these programs.
THAILAND
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Account Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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DF 5,000 +5,000
FMF 1,300 1,300
IMET 2,370 2,370
INCLE 900 900
NADR 2,134 2,134
Peace Corps 2,185 2,185
Total 8,889 13,889 +5,000
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The Committee recommends $13,889,000 for assistance for Thailand, an increase of $5,000,000 above the budget request.
The Committee appreciates the cooperation of the Government of Thailand in counterterrorism matters, and welcomes the refinement of Thailand's policy toward Burma. The Committee recognizes Thailand's support of refugees and other persons fleeing repression in Burma.
TIBET
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Account Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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ESF 4,000 +4,000
DF 250 +250
Total 4,250 +4,250
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The Committee recommends $4,250,000 for assistance for programs and activities in Tibet, an increase of $4,250,000 above the budget request.
The Committee directs that $2,000,000 in the ESF account should be provided to The Bridge Fund and that the balance of funds should be made available on a fully competitive basis.
TIMOR-LESTE
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Account Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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CSHPF 3,000 +3,000
ESF 13,500 6,500 -7,000
DF 4,000 +4,000
FMF 500 500
IMET 320 320
Peace Corps 1,703 1,703
Total 16,023 16,023
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The Committee recommends $16,023,000 for the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, an amount equal to the budget request.
The Committee remains concerned with the political situation in that country, and believes that the Government of Timor-Leste should take appropriate steps to investigate and prosecute those individuals responsible for the March 2006 violent demonstrations in Dili.
VIETNAM
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Account Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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CSHPF 54,000 +54,000
DA 2,440 2,440
ESF 1,000 5,000 +4,000
DF 2,000 +2,000
GHAI 54,000 -54,000
IMET 95 95
NADR 3,700 3,700
Total 61,235 67,235 +6,000
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The Committee recommends $67,235,000 for assistance for Vietnam, an increase of $6,000,000 above the budget request. Of this amount, $5,000,000 is made available under the ESF account to promote economic reforms (including in the Central Highlands) and for environmental programs, $2,000,000 is made available under the DF for democracy and governance programs, and $2,444,000 is made available under DA for trade capacity development activities.
The Committee recommends $2,000,000 to continue training of Vietnamese officials on environmental remediation techniques, for an initial contribution to the development of a national plan for such remediation, and for pilot programs for the remediation of Vietnam conflict-era chemical storage sites, and to address the health needs of nearby communities. The Committee requests the State Department to consult with the Committee in a timely manner on the proposed uses of these funds.
EUROPE AND EURASIA
ARMENIA
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Account Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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CSHPF 5,839 +5,839
FSA 50,000 34,201 -15,799
DF 9,960 +9,960
FMF 3,500 3,500
IMET 790 790
NADR 2,040 2,040
Peace Corps 1,814 1,814
Total 58,144 58,144
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The Committee recommends $58,144,000 for assistance for Armenia, an amount equal to the budget request. The Committee notes that Armenia recently signed an MCC compact totaling $235,000,000.
The Committee recommends $5,000,000 from the FSA regional account for humanitarian and relief assistance for Nagorno-Karabakh.
GEORGIA
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Account Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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CSHPF 4,803 +4,803
DA 559 +559
FSA 58,000 50,743 -7,257
DF 8,895 +8,895
FMF 10,000 10,000
IMET 1,235 1,235
NADR 4,664 4,664
Peace Corps 1,944 1,944
Total 75,843 82,843 +7,000
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The Committee recommends $82,843,000 for assistance for Georgia, an increase of $7,000,000 above the budget request.
The Committee strongly encourages the Government of Georgia to continue to implement much needed economic and legal reforms.
The Committee appreciates the significant contribution the people of Georgia have made to countering terrorism worldwide, including in Iraq and Afghanistan.
KOSOVO
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Account Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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SEED 79,000 62,982 -16,018
DF 16,018 +16,018
NADR 150 150
Total 79,150 79,150
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The Committee recommends $79,150,000 for assistance for Kosovo, an amount equal to the budget request.
The Committee anticipates that significant transitions will occur in Kosovo following successful resolution of status issues, and that continued and increased assistance will be required to address governance, legal and economic reforms. The Committee requests the State Department to submit a report to the Committee not later than 45 days after the enactment of this act identifying the specific assistance needs in Kosovo up to and through the anticipated political transition and sources of funding to address these needs (including from other international donors).
RUSSIA
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Account Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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CSHPF 2,970 14,916 +11,946
DF 28,884 +28,884
FSA 58,000 20,170 -37,830
IMET 790 790
NADR 2,100 2,100
Total 60,970 63,970 +3,000
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The Committee recommends $63,970,000 for assistance for Russia, an increase of $3,000,000 above the budget request, of which $17,300,000 is for programs and activities in the Russian Far East. The Committee shares the concerns of the administration, as articulated by the Vice President, with the backsliding of democracy in Russia and the Government of Russia's use of energy as leverage over regional neighbors.
The Committee recognizes the important contribution to development activities in the Russian Far East by the University of Alaska [UA], and expects USAID to continue to work with the UA to establish and coordinate a strategic plan for development activities in that region.
UKRAINE
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Account Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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CSHPF 2,176 10,247 +8,071
FSA 85,000 58,292 -26,708
DA 25,000 +25,000
FMF 10,000 10,000
IMET 1,725 1,725
NADR 1,360 1,360
Peace Corps 5,132 5,132
Total 105,393 111,756 +6,363
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The Committee recommends $111,756,000 for assistance for Ukraine, an increase of $6,363,000 above the budget request.
The Committee remains concerned with corruption in Ukraine, particularly within the energy sector. The Committee urges the Government of Ukraine to make combating corruption a top priority and to establish effective structures and mechanisms to address this issue.
NEAR EAST
EGYPT
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Account Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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CSHPF 22,146 +22,146
DA 44,572 +44,572
ESF 455,000 301,827 -153,173
DF 86,455 +86,455
FMF 1,300,000 1,300,000
IMET 1,235 1,235
NADR 1,860 1,860
Total 1,758,095 1,758,095
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The Committee recommends $1,758,095,000 for assistance for Egypt, an amount equal to the budget request. The Committee notes that of the amount contained in the ESF request for Egypt, $44,572,000 is included under the DA account for basic education activities, $22,146,000 is included under the CSHPF for various health programs, and $86,455,000 is included under the DF for democracy, governance, and rule of law activities. These amounts are identical to those requested by the President, but are contained in more appropriate funding accounts.
Similar to previous fiscal years, the Committee includes certain restrictions on assistance for Egypt. Section 547(a)(3) specifies that cash transfer assistance is only available for the purpose of supporting Egyptian implementation of significant economic and political reforms, in addition to those taken in previous fiscal years, and if the Secretary of State determines and reports to the Committee that the United States Government and the Government of Egypt have entered into a written agreement which establishes benchmarks which demonstrate implementation of significant and additional economic and political reforms, and that all of those benchmarks have been met. Should the benchmarks not be met, the Secretary may reprogram funds, subject to prior consultation with and the regular notification procedures of the Committees on Appropriations, and failing a determination by the Secretary by September 30, 2007, such funds will be reprogrammed for other purposes within the ESF account.
The Committee remains concerned with the lack of political reform in Egypt and the incarceration of secularist politicians, including Ayman Nour. The Committee believes the State Department should be far more vocal in publicly condemning human rights abuses occurring in Egypt.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State to submit a report to the relevant Committees of Congress no later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this act that details the Government of Egypt's harassment of, and discrimination against, Egyptian citizens who have converted religions overseas and returned to Egypt as Baha'is, Mormons, Evangelicals, Jews and other minority faiths. The Committee notes that Article 42 of Chapter 3 of the Egyptian Constitution guarantees freedom of religion.
The Committee rescinds $300,000,000 from prior year ESF assistance for Egypt, $100,000,000 above that rescinded in the House passed bill.
IRAQ
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Account Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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ESF 478,770 453,770 -25,000
DF 108,000 +108,000
IMET 1,185 1,185
INCLE 254,600 171,600 -83,000
NADR 18,230 18,230
Total 752,785 752,785
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The Committee recommends $752,785,000 for assistance for Iraq, an amount equal to the request. The Committee reallocates funds for democracy, governance, and rule of law programs contained in the request under the ESF and INCLE accounts to the DF.
The Committee recognizes the leadership of Prime Minister Maliki in completing formation of a permanent cabinet, gaining control of sectarian militias, and pursuing insurgents throughout Baghdad and Iraq. Funds contained in the recommendation will assist the Iraqi government in capacity building efforts of the Iraqi ministries, reform of the criminal justice sector, trade capacity, and political and economic reforms.
ISRAEL
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Account Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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ESF 120,000 120,000
FMF 2,340,000 2,340,000
NADR 320 320
Total 2,460,320 2,460,320
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The Committee recommends $2,460,320,000 for assistance for Israel, an amount equal to the budget request.
The Committee supports the budget request for $40,000,000 under the MRA account for the resettlement of humanitarian migrants from the former Soviet Union, Ethiopia and other countries of distress to Israel. The Committee is aware that all eligible humanitarian migrants from Ethiopia are expected to travel to Israel by 2011, and expects funding for this purpose to decrease in subsequent fiscal years, including by $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2009 and $10,000,000 in fiscal year 2010.
JORDAN
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Account Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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CSHPF 17,000 +17,000
DA 34,000 +34,000
ESF 245,000 182,000 -63,000
DF 12,000 +12,000
FMF 206,000 206,000
IMET 3,060 3,060
NADR 1,641 1,641
Peace Corps 1,614 1,614
Total 457,315 457,315
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The Committee recommends $457,315,000 for assistance for Jordan, an amount equal to the budget request. The Committee notes that of the amount contained in the budget request for Jordan, $17,000,000 is under CSHPF for various health programs, $34,000,000 is in DA for basic education, and $12,000,000 is under the DF account for democracy, governance and rule of law activities. These amounts are identical to those requested by the President, but are contained in more appropriate funding accounts.
The Committee recognizes and appreciates the contributions of Jordan in the global war on terror. The Committee encourages the administration to request additional ESF and FMF assistance for Jordan in future supplemental appropriations acts. The Committee notes that an additional $50,000,000 for assistance for Jordan was included by Congress in Public Law 109-234, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006.
LEBANON
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Account Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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DA 300 +300
ESF 35,500 25,200 -10,300
DF 15,000 +15,000
FMF 4,800 4,800
IMET 935 935
NADR 2,000 2,000
Total 43,235 48,235 +5,000
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The Committee recommends $48,235,000 for assistance for Lebanon, an increase of $5,000,000 above the budget request.
The Committee recognizes opportunities to strengthen democracy and the rule of law in Lebanon, and recommends $15,000,000 under the DF for programs and activities for these purposes. The Committee encourages the State Department to develop a comprehensive strategy for the advancement of democracy and security in Lebanon, which, if properly implemented, could serve to blunt Syrian influence in that country. The Committee directs the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, to submit a detailed plan to the Committee no later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this act on U.S. policy and programmatic objectives in Lebanon (to include the disarming of Hezbollah, the expansion of the Lebanese army to the southern part of that country, and the protection of Lebanon's eastern border). The Committee requests the Secretary to submit a report to the Committee 6 months after submission of the plan on progress toward fulfilling these objectives.
The Committee recommends $25,200,000 under the ESF account for assistance for Lebanon, of which not less than $6,000,000 shall be made available for scholarships and direct support of American educational institutions in Lebanon.
WEST BANK AND GAZA
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Account Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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ESF 150,000 25,000 -125,000
Total 150,000 25,000 -125,000
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The Committee recommends $25,000,000 for assistance for the West Bank and Gaza, a decrease of $125,000,000 below the budget request.
The Committee recommends $5,000,000 for the Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem to continue programs and services that directly benefit the Palestinian people, often those most in need.
The Committee continues restrictions on assistance to the Palestinian Authority, the Palestinian Liberation Organization and Palestinian broadcasting.
The Committee rescinds $75,000,000 from prior year appropriated funds.
SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA
AFGHANISTAN
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Account Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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CSHPF 42,800 78,300 +35,500
DA 150,000 182,000 +32,000
ESF 610,000 381,500 -228,500
DF 161,000 +161,000
IMET 1,185 1,185
INCLE 297,390 297,390
NADR 22,550 22,550
Total 1,123,925 1,123,925
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The Committee recommends $1,123,925,000 for assistance for Afghanistan, an amount equal to the budget request.
The Committee commends the people of Afghanistan for continued support for political and economic reforms, but remains concerned with the growth and production of illicit narcotics. The Committee supports USAID's Alternative Livelihoods program as a means to combat poppy production and improve the lives and security of rural Afghans.
The Committee provides continued funding for assistance for Afghan civilians who have suffered losses as a result of the military operations against the Taliban and insurgents.
The Committee recommends $20,000,000 for agriculture and rural development programs to be administered over a period of 3 years through a national consortium of agriculture colleges and land-grant universities. These funds are in addition to the $5,000,000 provided for such purposes in Public Law 109-234, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006.
The Committee is aware of the interests of the American University in Beirut to develop primary and secondary curricula, including textbooks, for schools in Afghanistan. The Committee recognizes that USAID has supported such efforts in the past, and requests USAID to consider such a program, if feasible.
The Committee appreciates the pressing health needs of the people of Afghanistan, and is aware of a proposal by the Afghan Medical Relief Foundation to improve access and care of diabetics. The Committee directs USAID, in consultation with the Ministry of Health in Afghanistan and other relevant organizations, to report to the Committee no later than 90 days after enactment of this act on the most pressing health needs of the Afghan people, including prioritization of diseases. The Committee requests USAID to consider a proposal from the Foundation within the context of Afghanistan's health needs as identified in this report.
PAKISTAN
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Account Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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CSHPF 21,700 61,700 +40,000
DA 29,000 53,433 +24,433
ESF 350,000 255,567 -94,433
DF 30,000 +30,000
FMF 300,000 300,000
IMET 2,075 2,075
INCLE 25,500 25,500
NADR 10,290 10,290
TOTAL 738,565 738,565
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The Committee recommends $738,565,000 for assistance for Pakistan, an amount equal to the budget request. The Committee notes that of the amount contained in the budget request for Pakistan, $61,700,000 is under CSHPF for various health programs, $53,433,000 is in DA for economic development, basic and higher education, and conflict mitigation activities, and $30,000,000 is under the DF account for democracy, governance and rule of law programs.
The Committee continues to recognize Pakistan as a key and essential ally in the war on terrorism, and recognizes the many sacrifices of Pakistani security forces in this endeavor. The Committee appreciates the myriad challenges facing the Government of Pakistan as it implements reform plans and programs, but remains gravely concerned with violations of human rights in that country. The Committee addresses specific concerns with democracy programs in Pakistan under the DF account.
WESTERN HEMISPHERE
BOLIVIA
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Account Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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CSHPF 14,689 14,689
DA 10,000 7,534 -2,466
ESF 6,000 2,900 -3,100
DF 7,566 +7,566
ACI 66,000 64,000 -2,000
FMF 25 25
IMET 45 45
Peace Corps 3,080 3,080
TOTAL 99,839 99,839
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The Committee recommends $99,839,000 for assistance for Bolivia, an amount equal to the budget request.
The Committee condemns state seizure of Bolivia's natural gas fields, and is concerned with the economic impact such action will have in the region, particularly Brazil.
The Committee recognizes the past efforts of the Special Counter Narcotics Police Force (FELCN), UMOPAR, and the Bolivian Army to eradicate and interdict cocaine. Due to this record of strong cooperation the Committee recommends $64,000,000 for Bolivia under the ACI account. The Committee directs the State Department to provide a report, not later than October 15, 2006 describing the commitment of the Bolivian government to, and a status report of, the programs and activities funded by the recommended level of assistance.
COLOMBIA
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Account Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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ACI 465,000 465,000
FMF 90,000 90,000
IMET 1,680 1,680
NADR 3,840 3,840
TOTAL 560,520 560,520
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The Committee recommends $560,520,000 for assistance for Colombia, an amount equal to the budget request.
The Committee reaffirms its commitment to assist the efforts of Colombian President Uribe in destroying the threats of terrorism and narcotics in that country, and continues to support programs that bolster Colombian law enforcement, drug interdiction, alternative development and judicial capabilities. The Committee recommendation includes $90,000,000 under the FMF account for Colombia to provide operational support and specialized equipment.
HAITI
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Account Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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CSHPF 15,812 78,812 +63,000
DA 23,143 15,143 -8,000
ESF 50,000 33,300 -16,700
DF 24,700 +24,700
GHAI 63,000 -63,000
FMF 775 775
IMET 245 245
INCLE 10,000 10,000
Peace Corps 564 564
TOTAL 163,539 163,539
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The Committee recommends $163,539,000 for assistance for Haiti, an amount equal to the budget request. The Committee notes that this assistance is in addition to the $20,000,000 provided to that country in Public Law 109-234, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006.
The Committee remains concerned with the pressing needs of the people of Haiti, from the most basic of services to development aid. The Committee believes that the administration of President Preval must make establishment of the rule of law, including efforts to combat corruption and narcotics trafficking, a top priority. The Committee continues limitations on assistance to the notoriously corrupt Haitian National Police.
As in previous years, the Committee continues authority permitting the Government of Haiti to purchase defense article and services for the Coast Guard.
TITLE I
DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCIES
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
The Committee recommends a total of $9,676,528,000 for the Department of State and related agencies including the Broadcasting Board of Governors. The recommendation is $1,485,537,000 below the fiscal year 2006 funding level and $537,396,000 below the budget request.
ADMINISTRATION OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR PROGRAMS
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
| Appropriations, 2006 | $4,313,734,000 |
| Emergency supplemental (Public Law 109-234) | 1,383,625,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 4,651,873,000 |
| House allowance | 4,460,084,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 4,495,084,000 |
The Committee recommends $4,495,084,000 for Diplomatic and Consular Programs, an amount $156,789,000 below the budget request. Of these funds, $3,699,914,000 is for ongoing operations, including public diplomacy activities, and $795,170,000 is for Worldwide Security Upgrades.
Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation- The Committee recommends $5,000,000 for the AFCP, an increase of $2,038,000 above the budget request. The Committee directs the State Department to support at least three projects of a significant scale and historic value, for which grants should not be less than $500,000, such as archeological restoration of Phnom Bakhen, Cambodia and Mayan archeological sites in the Peten region of Guatemala. The Committee directs the State Department to provide sufficient staff to support the AFCP and to develop Regional Cultural Preservation Officers, if feasible, at posts to facilitate preservation.
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor- The Committee recommends not less than $17,500,000 for the DRL, an increase of $757,000 above the budget request.
Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs- The Committee recommends not less than $276,000,000 for EAP, an increase of $2,879,000 above the budget request. The Committee believes additional resources are required as the region remains of paramount importance to U.S. security interests.
Cultural Antiquities Task Force- The Committee recommends $1,000,000 for the Task Force to continue efforts initiated in 2004 to support local governments, museums, preservationists, and law enforcement to protect, recover, and restore cultural antiquities and sites worldwide, particularly in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Cybersecurity- The Committee recommends $2,500,000 from within funds for computer network security for the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq. The funding is for state of the art computer investigative tools.
Human Resources Initiative- The Committee supports the Transformational Diplomacy initiative, and directs the DFA to consult with the Under Secretary of Management to ensure that proposed staffing adjustments are closely coordinated with both policy and programs. The Committee requests the DFA to report to the Committee on such consultations prior to the obligation or expenditure of funds for the Human Resources Initiative.
Implementation of Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative- The Committee includes a provision extending the deadline for implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, and requiring the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security to certify certain conditions have been met prior to implementation. The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State are directed to provide quarterly briefings to the Committee on the progress being made on meeting these requirements; the first briefing should be not later than December 1, 2006.
Trafficking in Persons- The Committee recommends not less than $4,500,000 for the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, an amount equal to the budget request.
CAPITAL INVESTMENT FUND
| Appropriations, 2006 | $58,143,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 68,298,000 |
| House allowance | 58,143,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 58,143,000 |
The Committee recommends $58,143,000 for the Capital Investment Fund, which is $10,155,000 below the budget request.
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
| Appropriations, 2006 | $29,646,000 |
| Emergency supplemental (Public Law 109-234) | 25,300,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 32,508,000 |
| House allowance | 32,508,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 32,508,000 |
The Committee recommends $32,508,000 for the Office of Inspector General, an amount equal to the budget request.
EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
| Appropriations, 2006 | $426,275,000 |
| Emergency supplemental (Public Law 109-234) | 5,000,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 474,288,000 |
| House allowance | 436,275,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 445,522,000 |
The Committee recommends $445,522,000 for Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs, an amount which is $19,247,000 above the fiscal year 2006 funding level, but $28,766,000 below the budget request. Funds are allocated in the following table:
EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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Academic Programs:
Fulbright Program: Students, Scholars, Teachers, Humphrey, Undergraduates 200,316 193,000 -7,316
Global Academic Exchanges:
Educational Advising and Student Services 6,027 5,140 -887
English Language programs 16,591 15,100 -1,491
Subtotal, Global Academic Exchanges 22,618 20,240 -2,378
Special Academic Exchanges:
Regional Graduate Fellowships 25,510 24,950 -560
American Overseas Research Centers 3,816 3,816
South Pacific Exchanges 500 500
Timor-Leste Exchanges 500 500
Mobility Exchange Clearinghouse 500 500
Benjamin A. Gilman Int'l Scholarship Program 3,918 3,918
Tibet Fund 600 600
Other Academic Programs 2,000 +2,000
Total, Academic Programs 258,278 250,024 -8,254
Professional and Cultural Exchanges:
Int'l Visitor Leadership Program 81,741 70,275 -11,466
Leaders in Education Initiative [4,000]
Citizen Exchanges Program: Professional/Cultural/Youth 73,294 63,000 -10,294
YES Student Exchange [25,000]
Special Professional and Cultural Exchanges:
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange program 3,256 3,256
Mike Mansfield Fellowship Program 1,877 1,877
Institute for Representative Government 500 500
Irish Institute 800 1,000 +200
Atlantic Corridor 250 250
Youth Science Leadership Institute of the Americas 150 150
Ngwang Choephel Fellows (Tibet) 500 600 +100
Transportation, Technology, Business and Educational Exchange 2,000 +2,000
Pakistan Literacy Training Program 250 250
Other Professional and Cultural Exchanges 4,000 +4,000
Subtotal, Professional and Cultural Exchanges 7,583 13,883 +6,300
Total, Professional and Cultural Exchanges 162,618 147,158 -15,460
Program and Performance:
Evaluation Program 2,245 1,000 -1,245
Alumni Global Networks Program 1,370 1,340 -30
Subtotal, Program and Performance 3,615 2,340 -1,275
Exchanges Support 49,777 46,000 -3,777
Total, Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs 474,288 445,522 -28,766
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Asia Programs- The Committee reiterates its support for exchange programs and activities targeted toward Asia, in particular the PRC, but remains concerned that the State Department's focus on this region remains uneven. Therefore, the Committee directs the DFA, in consultation with relevant Bureaus within the State Department, to submit a report to the Committee no later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this act on a comprehensive, multi-year strategy for the State Department's educational and cultural exchange programs in Asia that support U.S. national security interests in the region (including identifying those interests), a description of additional authorities required, if any, to implement more robust programs, and a proposed spending plan that spans fiscal years 2008 to 2011. In preparing this report, the DFA should consult with outside groups and organizations with ongoing activities in the region and those that implement American studies programs.
Historically Funded Exchanges- The Committee recommends $500,000 for the George Mitchell Fellowship Program and $500,000 for the Center for Hemispheric Policy.
National Security Language Initiative- The Committee supports the NSLI, particularly the State Department's effort to expand international exchange programs to people who would not traditionally study abroad and to a greater diversity of U.S. educational institutions. The Committee encourages the State Department to utilize exchange programs to support foreign language teachers, especially with U.S. public secondary schools with programs of international studies and foreign languages. The Committee supports summer, semester, and yearlong programs to students to reach a greater number of participants within available resources.
Other International Exchanges- In addition to academic and cultural exchanges requested by the President or historically funded by Congress, for which funding levels are specified in the accompanying chart, the Committee recommends a total of $6,000,000 to support, on a one-time basis only, other international exchanges that address issues of mutual interest and concern between the United States and the country of exchange. Proposals are to be submitted to the State Department for consideration within 90 days after the date of enactment of this act. The State Department shall consider and award up to $300,000 for each proposal that meets appropriate guidelines and qualifications established by the State Department after consultation with the Committee.
The following academic exchange programs shall be eligible for consideration:
--Educational Initiative for Central Eastern Europe.--A proposal for democracy, ethics, and freedom education programs.
--Johns Hopkins University- A proposal of the Center of Multilateral Cooperation for exchange and scholarship.
--Saint Michael's College Latin American Exchange.--A proposal to promote educational development in Latin America and strengthen cultural understanding in the Americas.
--South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.--A proposal to expand science, technology and engineering academic exchange with India, Serbia and Mongolia.
--Spelman College.--A proposal for student and faculty exchanges in China.
--University of Iowa.--Two proposals regarding educational exchanges with universities in Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia, and with Timor-Leste.
--Virginia Military Institute.--A proposal for an international student exchange program targeted toward the Middle East and North Africa.
--Washington Center.--A proposal for a study program for students from Latin America and Africa.
The following professional and cultural exchange programs shall be eligible for consideration:
--Father Mychal Judge Center.--A proposal for academic, civic and cultural exchange with Ireland.
--Jamestown 400th Commemoration Commission.--A proposal for educational exchange associated with the 400th Anniversary of the Jamestown Colony.
--Morehouse College.--A proposal for exchange with emerging leaders in South Africa.
--Ukrainian Congress Committee of America.--A proposal for a civic education exchange with elected officials and students from Ukraine.
--Ohio Northern University.--A proposal for exchanges with young lawyers in emerging democracies.
--Southern Methodist University.--A proposal regarding the Rule of Law Forum.
--University of Alaska-Fairbanks.--A proposal for exchange to support the Permafrost Conference.
--University of Iowa.--A proposal for an international writing program.
--University of Missouri.--A proposal targeted toward alleviating poverty and poor nutrition in rural Vietnam.
--University of Vermont.--A proposal to expand foreign language teacher training for teachers of Chinese and Mandarin to pre-college students.
--World Scholar-Athlete Games.--A proposal to support the World Scholar-Athlete Games.
The Committee requests the State Department to submit a report to the Committee 180 days after enactment of this act detailing the proposals received and their disposition.
PLUS.--The Committee is aware that the State Department is reformulating this undergraduate exchange program and requests to be consulted on future plans for such activities.
REPRESENTATION ALLOWANCES
| Appropriations, 2006 | $8,175,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 8,201,000 |
| House allowance | 8,175,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 8,175,000 |
The Committee recommends $8,175,000 for Representation Allowances, an amount equal to the fiscal year 2006 level and $26,000 below the request.
Representation allowances provide reimbursement to Foreign Service officers for expenditures incurred in their official capacities abroad in establishing and maintaining relations with officials of foreign governments and appropriate members of local communities.
PROTECTION OF FOREIGN MISSIONS AND OFFICIALS
| Appropriations, 2006 | $9,270,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 9,288,000 |
| House allowance | 9,270,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 9,270,000 |
The Committee recommends $9,270,000 for the Protection of Foreign Missions and Officials, an amount that is $18,000 below the budget request.
This account reimburses local governments and communities for the extraordinary costs incurred in providing protection for international organizations, foreign missions and officials, and foreign dignitaries under certain circumstances.
The Committee recommends that in instances where a local jurisdiction will realize a financial benefit from a visit from a foreign dignitary, such circumstances should be taken into account by the State Department in assessing the need for reimbursement under this program. The Committee expects the State Department to treat such submissions diligently and provide reimbursement to local jurisdictions on a timely basis if claims are fully justified.
EMBASSY SECURITY, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE
| Appropriations, 2006 | $1,489,726,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 1,539,529,000 |
| House allowance | 1,505,020,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 1,388,820,000 |
The Committee recommends $1,388,820,000 for Embassy Security, Construction and Maintenance, $150,709,000 below the budget estimate.
This account allows the State Department to manage the United States Government's real property assets overseas in order to provide diplomatic and consular missions with secure, safe, and functional facilities.
Senate Report 109-96 directed the State Department to report for each fiscal quarter: the date planned for each construction contract to be awarded during the current year and budget year; actual costs for each contract award; the cost of each embassy construction project identified in the budget request; a comparison to the Long Range Overseas Building Plan; and any contract savings or overrun realized at contract signing or during execution. In addition to this report, the State Department shall notify the Committee by letter for each embassy construction contract awarded. This notification shall include the estimated contract award contained in the budget estimate, and the actual award fee.
The request sought funding for 10 capital projects. The Committee recommendation includes funding for nine projects, and notes that the State Department reports more than $960,000,000 in unobligated balances in this account. Combined with contract savings, profits from asset management, and the growing cash balances carried over due to Capital Security Cost Sharing, funds available for this account during the current fiscal year exceed $2,500,000,000.
The following table details the adjustments recommended by the Committee:
[In thousands of dollars]
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Capital Security Projects Fiscal year 2007 estimated costs Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 127,800 127,800
Antananarivo, Madagascar 114,300 114,300
Asuncion, Paraguay 116,200 -116,200
Belgrade, Serbia-Montenegro 130,100 130,100
Kinshasa, DRC 111,600 111,600
Lusaka, Zambia 99,300 99,300
Manila, Philippines 157,600 157,600
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso 96,900 96,900
Riga, Lativa 97,100 97,100
Tijuana, Mexico 92,700 92,700
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U.S. Embassy Belgium- The Committee directs that from within the recommended level of funds an increase of $10,300,000 shall be available to complete the renovations and security enhancements for the embassy in Brussels.
U.S. Embassy Thailand.--The Committee recommends funding for the site preparation and planning for construction of functional and residential requirements on the Rajdamri Compound, as described in Option One in the State Department's `Report on Rajdamri Property Development Options Pursuant to the Joint Explanatory Statement of the Committee of Conference Accompanying the Science, State, Justice, and Commerce Act, 2006'.
EMERGENCIES IN THE DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR SERVICE
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
| Appropriations, 2006 | $9,872,000 |
| Emergency supplemental (Public Law 109-234) | 15,000,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 4,940,000 |
| House allowance | 4,940,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 4,940,000 |
The Committee recommends $4,940,000 for Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service, which is equal to the budget request.
REPATRIATION LOANS PROGRAM ACCOUNT
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
| Appropriations, 2006 | $1,302,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 1,285,000 |
| House allowance | 1,285,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 1,285,000 |
The Committee recommends $1,285,000 for the Repatriation Loans Program Account, which is equal to the budget request.
PAYMENT TO THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE IN TAIWAN
| Appropriations, 2006 | $19,499,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 15,826,000 |
| House allowance | 15,826,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 15,826,000 |
The Committee recommends $15,826,000 for the American Institute in Taiwan, which is equal to the budget request.
PAYMENT TO THE FOREIGN SERVICE RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY FUND
| Appropriations, 2006 | $131,700,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 125,000,000 |
| House allowance | 125,000,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 125,000,000 |
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $125,000,000 for this account, which is equal to the budget request.
This appropriation is authorized by Public Law 96-465, the Foreign Service Act of 1980, which provides for an appropriation to the fund in 30 equal annual installments of the amount required for the unfunded liability created by new benefits, new groups of beneficiaries, or increased salaries on which benefits are computed.
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CONFERENCES
CONTRIBUTIONS TO INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
| Appropriations, 2006 | $1,151,318,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 1,268,523,000 |
| House allowance | 1,122,318,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 1,151,318,000 |
The Committee recommends $1,151,318,000 for Contributions to International Organizations, a decrease of $117,205,000 below the budget request, and equal to the level of funding provided for fiscal year 2006.
The Committee notes that the budget request seeks an increase of $117,205,000 above the enacted level. This requested increase of more than 10 percent comes at a time when the United Nations has proved unable to adopt the majority of management reforms recommended by the Secretary General, or to agree on an operating budget for the current year. The Committee recognizes that the failure of the General Assembly to pass management reform, combined with the misconduct of U.N. peacekeeping forces in the DROC, procurement scandals, and misconduct related to the Oil-for-Food program, threaten to undermine public support for the United Nations. This support is further weakened by the refusal of the Security Council to respond adequately to three critical issues: Iran's uranium enrichment program, urgent humanitarian and peacekeeping needs in Darfur, Sudan, and the regional threat posed by the illegitimate regime in Burma. Continued support for the United Nations will depend on the institution's ability to effectively address these--and other--global and regional threats.
Notwithstanding the shortcomings of the Security Council, the Committee has sought to further the Nation's humanitarian interests in Darfur and the security challenge posed by Iran though other programs and means.
Within the recommended level of funding, the Committee directs that not less than $83,192,000 shall be available for the IAEA. The IAEA, through its attempts to implement the NPT safeguards agreement, has focused the world on Iran's uranium enrichment program. The Security Council has failed to agree to any credible political or economic sanctions in the face of the threat posed by Iran. The Committee recommends voluntary contributions to the IAEA under the NADR account.
Within the recommended level of funding, the Committee directs that not less than $62,332,000 shall be available for NATO. The NATO alliance provides critical staff planning and logistics support to the African Union Mission in Sudan [AMIS]. Although the Security Council has yet to approve a U.N. peacekeeping mission in Darfur, the Congress funded support for AMIS through the Peacekeeping Operations account in Public Law 109-234 and prior acts. The Committee recognizes the important contributions made by NATO to security and stability operations in Afghanistan.
Although the Committee recommends funding to alleviate the suffering of Burmese refugees through foreign assistance programs, the threat posed by the SPDC to the people of Burma and the countries in the region is suited for urgent consideration by the United Nations. The junta's policies and actions--whether through the conduct of military operations against ethnic minorities, narcotics manufacturing and trafficking, and the outright oppression of democratic parties--merit immediate consideration by the Security Council.
As the United Nations reconsiders the current scale of assessments, the Committee recommends to the State Department that the current rate of assessment should not be increased, and that the United Nations consider economic factors such as purchasing power parity and foreign currency exchange rates.
The budget justification materials provided to the Committee in support of funding for 45 international organizations and affiliated agencies were devoid of program and budget information. From the justification materials provided, it is unclear to the Committee what benefit is derived from membership in some of these organizations.
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACEKEEPING ACTIVITIES
| Appropriations, 2006 | $1,022,275,000 |
| Emergency supplemental (Public Law 109-234) | 129,800,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 1,135,327,000 |
| House allowance | 1,135,327,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 1,135,327,000 |
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,135,327,000, an amount equal to the budget request for Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities.
United Nations peacekeeping missions are of great value in those cases when the deployment of forces: serves as a suitable substitute to ease the personnel and operations tempo of U.S. forces; furthers the goals of the global war on terror; furthers the goals of U.S. regional commanders and the national security strategy; and, promotes peace and stability in contested regions. The approval of additional peacekeeping missions nevertheless comes at a significant cost. The request of $1,135,327,000 represents an increase of more than 10 percent above the level provided in Public Law 109-108, the Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006. In addition, the Committee recommends funding for other peacekeeping activities through the PKO account. The accompanying bill retains language that requires 15-day advance notice of any new or expanded mission. The Committee urges the Secretary of State to consider any additional missions with great scrutiny.
The following table details the program recommended by the Committee:
[In thousands of dollars]
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Peacekeeping Activities Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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U.N. Disengagement Observer Force on the Golan Heights 11,241 11,241
U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon 24,228 24,228
U.N. Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara 5,000 5,000
U.N. Mission in Kosovo 50,000 50,000
U.N. Observer Mission in Georgia 9,416 9,416
War Crimes Tribunal--Yugoslavia 25,075 25,075
War Crimes Tribunal--Rwanda 19,228 19,228
U.N. Operations in the DROC 152,745 152,745
U.N. Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea 39,296 39,296
U.N. Mission in Liberia 150,000 150,000
U.N. Mission in Sudan 441,873 441,873
U.N. Operation in Cote d'Ivoire 84,225 84,225
U.N. Mission in Haiti 123,000 123,000
Total 1,135,327 1,135,327
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The Committee directs that the recommended level of funding shall be allocated for fiscal year 2007 as assessed for the missions in the table above. The State Department shall account for these funds by detailing funds available by fiscal year, assessed costs for each mission by fiscal year, and any changes to the recommended level of funding. The Committee notes that not less than $31,700,000 was provided for the U.N. peacekeeping mission in southern Sudan, and $98,000,000 was provided for a U.N. mission in Darfur in Public Law 109-234, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006. Although the United Nations has not deployed a peacekeeping force in Darfur, the Committee recommends funds for the eventual assessed costs of such a mission within the total for the U.N. mission in Sudan.
The budget request did not seek funding for the continued presence of a U.N. peacekeeping operation in Cyprus (UNFICYP) during fiscal year 2007. The Committee understands that the need for this mission will continue, and directs the State Department to meet assessed costs within the recommended level of funding.
INTERNATIONAL COMMISSIONS
INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION, UNITED STATES AND MEXICO
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
| Appropriations, 2006 | $27,643,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 28,453,000 |
| House allowance | 28,453,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 28,453,000 |
The Committee recommends $28,453,000 for this account, which is equal to the budget request.
CONSTRUCTION
| Appropriations, 2006 | $5,232,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 5,237,000 |
| House allowance | 9,237,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 5,237,000 |
The Committee recommends $5,237,000 for this account, an amount equal to the budget request.
None of the funds provided under this heading may be obligated until the State Department has submitted, and the Committee has approved, a spending plan in accordance with section 104 of this act.
The Committee directs that $250,000 be made available for the Rio Grande Canalization project.
AMERICAN SECTIONS, INTERNATIONAL COMMISSIONS
| Appropriations, 2006 | $9,911,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 9,587,000 |
| House allowance | 9,587,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 10,000,000 |
The Committee recommends $10,000,000 for this account, which is $413,000 above the budget request.
Within the amount provided, $1,285,000 is for the International Boundary Commission, $6,540,000 is for the International Joint Commission, and $2,175,000 is for the Border Environment Cooperation Commission. Within the amount provided for the International Joint Commission, $500,000 is for the Lake Champlain Basin Program.
INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES COMMISSIONS
| Appropriations, 2006 | $23,694,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 20,651,000 |
| House allowance | 20,651,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 23,711,000 |
The Committee recommends $23,711,000 for this account, which is an increase of $3,060,000 above the budget request.
The Committee recommendations are displayed, by program, in the following table:
INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES COMMISSIONS
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission 1,800 1,800
Great Lakes Fisheries Commission [GLFC] 12,140 15,500 +3,360
Pacific Salmon Commission 2,800 3,000 +200
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission 250 250
International Pacific Halibut Commission 2,300 2,300
Other Commissions 1,361 861 -500
Total, International Fisheries Commissions 20,651 23,711 +3,060
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Within the amount provided for the GLFC, $500,000 is for the eradication of lampreys in Lake Champlain. The GLFC is directed to give priority to States that have provided matching grants when distributing lampricide funds.
OTHER
PAYMENT TO THE ASIA FOUNDATION
| Appropriations, 2006 | $13,821,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 10,000,000 |
| House allowance | 13,821,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 14,000,000 |
The Committee recommends $14,000,000 for TAF, which is $4,000,000 above the budget request. The Committee strongly supports the programs and activities of TAF, and encourages TAF to coordinate with the State Department on a Books for Asia program for Burma.
CENTER FOR MIDDLE EASTERN-WESTERN DIALOGUE TRUST FUND
| Appropriations, 2006 | $5,923,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 750,000 |
| House allowance | 375,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 750,000 |
The Committee recommends $750,000 for the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund (as authorized by 22 U.S.C. 2078).
EISENHOWER EXCHANGE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
EISENHOWER EXCHANGE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM TRUST FUND
| Appropriations, 2006 | $494,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 500,000 |
| House allowance | 500,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 500,000 |
The Committee recommends $500,000 from interest and earnings in the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program Trust Fund, authorized by the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-454).
ISRAELI ARAB SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
| Appropriations, 2006 | $370,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 375,000 |
| House allowance | 375,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 375,000 |
The Committee recommends $375,000 from interest and earnings in the Israeli Arab Scholarship Endowment Fund, authorized by section 214 of Public Law 102-138, the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993. The recommendation is equal to the budget request.
EAST-WEST CENTER
| Appropriations, 2006 | $18,994,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 12,000,000 |
| House allowance | 3,000,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 19,000,000 |
The Committee recommends $19,000,000 for the East-West Center, an increase of $7,000,000 above the request.
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY
| Appropriations, 2006 | $74,042,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 80,000,000 |
| House allowance | 50,000,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 8,800,000 |
The Committee recommends $8,800,000 for NED for administrative expenses under this heading. Program funds are contained under the DF account. The Committee strongly supports NED's programs and activities to strengthen democratic institutions around the world.
RELATED AGENCIES
BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS
INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING OPERATIONS
| Appropriations, 2006 | $620,000,000 |
| Emergency supplemental (Public Law 109-234) | 10,274,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 617,338,000 |
| House allowance | 646,279,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 617,338,000 |
The Committee recommends $617,338,000 for IBO, which is equal to the request.
This account funds the operating and engineering costs of VOA, RFE/RL, RFA, MTN, Worldnet Television, and the Broadcasting Board of Governors. The Committee strongly supports the important programs and activities of these organizations.
The Committee recommendations, by function, are displayed in the following table:
IBO
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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International Broadcasting Bureau [IBB]:
VOA 170,760 170,760
Engineering and Technical Services 150,121 150,121
Agency Direction 29,879 29,879
Management 49,453 49,453
Program Support 20,668 20,668
Subtotal, IBB 420,881 420,881
Independent Grantee Organizations:
RFE/RL 75,515 75,515
RFA 31,138 31,138
Middle East Broadcasting Networks 89,804 89,804
Subtotal, Grantees 196,457 196,457
Total, IBO 617,338 617,338
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Iran- The Committee notes that an additional $10,274,000 for international broadcasting efforts to Iran is contained in Public Law 109-234, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006.
North Korea.--The Committee recommends not less than $5,000,000 for broadcasting into North Korea through RFA Korea Service and VOA Korea Service. The Committee is concerned about the lack of hours of original content broadcast daily, and the antiquated technology employed for transmissions. The Committee intends these funds to be used to increase original content and to improve the accessibility of radio transmissions by upgrading to medium wave radio technology.
BROADCASTING TO CUBA
| Appropriations, 2006 | ........................... |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | $36,279,000 |
| House allowance | ........................... |
| Committee recommendation | 36,279,000 |
The Committee recommends $36,279,000 for this account, an amount equal to the budget request. The Committee requests to be consulted on the uses of these funds.
BROADCASTING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
| Appropriations, 2006 | $10,893,000 |
| Emergency supplemental (Public Law 109-234) | 25,826,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 18,286,000 |
| House allowance | 7,624,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 7,624,000 |
The Committee recommends $7,624,000 for this account, an amount that is $10,662,000 below the budget request.
The Committee notes that an additional $25,826,000 for capital improvements relating to United States international broadcasting efforts to Iran is contained in Public Law 109-234, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006.
COMMISSION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF AMERICA'S HERITAGE ABROAD
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
| Appropriations, 2006 | $493,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 493,000 |
| House allowance | 493,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 493,000 |
The Committee recommends $493,000 for the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad, which is equal to the budget request.
COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
| Appropriations, 2006 | $3,258,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 3,000,000 |
| House allowance | 3,000,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 3,000,000 |
The Committee recommends $3,000,000 for the Commission on International Religious Freedom, an amount equal to the budget request.
COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
| Appropriations, 2006 | $2,004,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 2,110,000 |
| House allowance | 2,110,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 2,110,000 |
The Committee recommends $2,110,000 for the CSCE, which is equal to the budget request.
CONGRESSIONAL-EXECUTIVE COMMISSION ON THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
| Appropriations, 2006 | $1,876,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 2,000,000 |
| House allowance | 2,000,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 2,000,000 |
The Committee recommends $2,000,000 for this Commission, which is equal to the budget request.
HELP COMMISSION
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
| Appropriations, 2006 | ........................... |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | $1,000,000 |
| House allowance | 1,250,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 250,000 |
The Committee recommends $250,000 for the HELP Commission, an amount that is $750,000 below the request.
UNITED STATES-CHINA ECONOMIC AND SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
| Appropriations, 2006 | $2,962,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 4,000,000 |
| House allowance | 4,000,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 3,000,000 |
The Committee recommends $3,000,000 for this Commission, which is $1,000,000 below the budget request. The Committee provides that $1,500,000 shall be obligated only after the Secretary of State consults with the Committee on the findings of the GAO's audit of the Commission.
UNITED STATES SENATE INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUPS
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
| Appropriations, 2006 | $149,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | ........................... |
| House allowance | ........................... |
| Committee recommendation | 325,000 |
The Committee recommends $325,000 for the United States Senate Interparliamentary Groups, of which $175,000 is for programs relating to China and $150,000 is for activities relating to Japan.
UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE
OPERATING EXPENSES
| Appropriations, 2006 | $22,064,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 26,979,000 |
| House allowance | 26,979,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 22,065,000 |
The Committee recommends $22,065,000 for the USIP, which is $4,914,000 below the budget request. The Committee notes that this amount is in addition to $5,000,000 included for USIP programs and activities on Iraq and Afghanistan included in Public Law 109-234, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006.
GENERAL PROVISIONS--TITLE I
SEC. 101. Publicity or Propaganda.
SEC. 102. Availability of Funds.
SEC. 103. Consulting Services.
SEC. 104. Reprogramming of Funds.
SEC. 105. Peacekeeping Missions.
SEC. 106. Unobligated Balances Report.
SEC. 107. Restrictions on United Nations Delegations.
SEC. 108. Embassy Construction.
SEC. 109. Allowances and Differentials.
SEC. 110. Transfer Authority.
SEC. 111. United States Citizens Born in Jerusalem.
SEC. 112. Senior Policy Operating Group.
SEC. 113. State Department Authorities.
SEC. 114. Palestinian Broadcasting Corporation.
SEC. 115. Allocations.
SEC. 116. Peacekeeping Activities.
SEC. 117. Restriction on Contributions to the United Nations.
SEC. 118. Ceilings and Earmarks.
SEC. 119. Contracting With Persons Doing Business With Libya.
SEC. 120. Ambassador for ASEAN Affairs.
SEC. 121. Denial of Visas.
SEC. 122. Personnel Actions.
SEC. 123. Attendance at International Conferences.
SEC. 124. References.
SEC. 125. The United States-Japan Interparliamentary Group.
SEC. 126. Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative.
TITLES II-V.
FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
TITLE II
EXPORT AND INVESTMENT ASSISTANCE
EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES
INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK
| Appropriations, 2006 | $990,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 988,000 |
| House allowance | 988,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 988,000 |
SUBSIDY APPROPRIATION
| Appropriations, 2006 | $99,000,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 26,382,000 |
| House allowance | 26,382,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 26,382,000 |
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
| Appropriations, 2006 | $72,468,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 75,234,000 |
| House allowance | 69,234,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 69,234,000 |
The Committee recommends $988,000 for the Inspector General, an amount equal to the budget request, and $69,234,000 for Administrative Expenses for the Export-Import Bank, which is $6,000,000 below the request. The Committee recommends $26,382,000 for the subsidy appropriation, an amount equal to the request.
OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION
SUBSIDY APPROPRIATION
DIRECT LOANS
| Appropriations, 2006 | $20,073,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 20,035,000 |
| House allowance | 20,035,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 20,035,000 |
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
| Appropriations, 2006 | $41,851,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 45,453,000 |
| House allowance | 44,453,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 44,453,000 |
The Committee recommends $44,453,000 for OPIC administrative expenses, a decrease of $1,000,000 below the budget request.
TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
| Appropriations, 2006 | $50,391,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 50,300,000 |
| House allowance | 50,300,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 50,300,000 |
The Committee recommends $50,300,000 for the TDA, an amount equal to the budget request.
TITLE III
BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT
| Appropriations, 2006 | $4,600,050,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 4,014,526,000 |
| House allowance | 4,090,813,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 7,389,600,000 |
The amounts listed in the above table for fiscal year 2006 appropriations, the fiscal year 2007 budget estimate and the Committee recommendation, include funds appropriated or requested under child survival and health programs, development assistance, USAID operating expenses, USAID Inspector General operating expenses, mandatory retirement expenses, international disaster and famine assistance, transition initiatives, and credit programs.
CHILD SURVIVAL AND HEALTH PROGRAMS FUND
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
| Appropriations, 2006 | $1,569,150,000 |
| Emergency supplemental (Public Law 109-234) | 7,800,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 1,433,000,000 |
| House allowance | 1,575,613,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 4,793,807,000 |
The Committee recommends a total of $4,793,807,000 for the CSHPF, which supports health programs and activities abroad, including those to combat HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria, and to reduce child mortality and morbidity rates. The Committee consolidates all funding contained in the budget request for health related programs under the CSHPF, and makes these funds available directly to the President for apportionment to USAID and the State Department. The Committee reiterates its strong support for a comprehensive approach to global health, with an emphasis on building local capacity in developing countries to conduct effective disease surveillance and deliver basic health services.
The Committee directs that of the funds provided under this heading, $2,894,000,000 shall be allocated to the State Department for programs and activities under the GHI, and $1,899,807,000 shall be allocated to USAID. Subaccount allocations are detailed in the following table:
CHILD SURVIVAL HEALTH PROGRAMS FUND
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Account Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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Child Survival and Maternal Health 421,503 468,385 +46,882
Family Planning/Reproductive Health 342,268 465,268 +123,000
HIV/AIDS 3,337,870 3,437,870 +100,000
Neglected Diseases 25,000 +25,000
Other Infectious Diseases 397,284 367,284 -30,000
Vulnerable Children 9,000 30,000 +21,000
Total 4,507,925 4,793,807 +285,882
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PROGRAM ISSUES
CHILD SURVIVAL AND MATERNAL HEALTH
The Committee recommends $468,385,000 for child survival and maternal health activities, an amount that is $46,882,000 above the budget request. The Committee consolidates funds contained in the budget request for these purposes in the CSHPF ($323,000,000), ESF ($78,829,000), SEED ($1,318,000), FSA ($16,412,000), and ACI ($1,944,000) accounts under the CSHPF. Funds for child survival and maternal health activities are allocated in the following table:
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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Africa:
Angola 1,000 1,000
Benin 2,050 2,050
Burundi 1,100 1,100
DROC 8,650 8,650
Djibouti 660 660
Ethiopia 7,388 7,388
Ghana 2,950 2,950
Guinea 1,250 1,250
Kenya 1,000 1,000
Liberia 1,500 1,500
Madagascar 3,475 3,475
Malawi 2,200 2,200
Mali 3,900 3,900
Mozambique 4,600 4,600
Nigeria 4,000 4,000
Rwanda 2,250 2,250
Senegal 2,650 2,650
Sierra Leone 300 300
South Africa 2,000 2,000
Sudan 10,923 10,923
Tanzania 3,125 3,125
Uganda 2,260 2,260
Zambia 4,408 4,408
Africa Regional 9,720 21,720 +12,000
REDSO-ESA 1,612 1,612
West Africa Regional Program 1,012 1,012
Subtotal, Africa 85,983 97,983 +12,000
East Asia and the Pacific:
Cambodia 5,154 5,154
Indonesia 14,691 14,691
Philippines 4,362 4,362
Timor-Leste 1,500 1,500
Asia Regional 752 752
Subtotal, East Asia and the Pacific 26,459 26,459
Europe and Eurasia:
Albania 1,318 1,318
Armenia 2,098 2,098
Azerbaijan 1,703 1,703
Georgia 2,218 2,218
Kazakhstan 1,051 1,051
Kyrgyzstan 2,745 2,745
Tajikstan 1,550 1,550
Turkmenistan 643 643
Ukraine 2,353 2,353
Uzbekistan 1,371 1,371
Central Asian Republics Regional 360 360
Europe Regional 320 320
Subtotal, Europe and Eurasia 17,730 17,730
Near East:
Egypt 6,519 6,519
Jordan 6,500 6,500
Yemen 2,300 2,300
Subtotal, Near East 15,319 15,319
South Asia:
Afghanistan 46,464 46,464
Bangladesh 9,319 9,319
India 14,555 14,555
Nepal 4,965 4,965
Pakistan 47,665 47,665
Subtotal, South Asia 122,968 122,968
Western Hemisphere:
Bolivia 5,500 5,500
Colombia 1,194 1,194
Dominican Republic 2,780 2,780
Ecuador 1,500 1,500
El Salvador 3,000 3,000
Guatemala 4,346 4,346
Haiti 8,600 8,600
Honduras 3,288 3,288
Nicaragua 3,000 3,000
Paraguay 1,000 1,000
Peru 5,950 5,950
LAC Regional 2,475 2,475
Subtotal, Western Hemisphere 42,633 42,633
Global Health--USAID 69,568 69,568
International Partnerships:
GAVI 35,118 70,000 +34,882
GAIN 2,500 2,500
Polio/WHO and bilateral missions 3,225 3,225
Subtotal, Intenational Partnerships 40,843 75,725 +34,882
Subtotal, USAID 110,411 145,293 +34,882
Total 421,503 468,385 +46,882
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Christian Blind Missions International USA- The Committee recommends USAID consider and fund a proposal from CBMI-USA to address physical disabilities in the Great Lakes region of Africa.
Facial Deformities in Children- The Committee recognizes the work of Operation Smile and recommends $2,000,000 for its medical and educational activities in developing countries. The Committee supports the expansion of Operation Smile's activities in countries with significant Muslim populations.
GAVI Fund.--The Committee recommends $70,000,000 for a contribution to the GAVI Fund, an increase of $34,882,000 above the budget request.
Iodine Deficiency Disorders- The Committee recommends at least $2,500,000 for the Kiwanis/UNICEF IDD partnership program.
Partners in Health/Zanmi Lasante.--The Committee recommends $2,000,000 for the programs and activities of Zamni Lasante to improve child and maternal health in the Central Plateau of Haiti.
Polio- The Committee recommends $32,000,000 for programs to eradicate polio, and notes that according to the WHO only four countries remain polio-endemic: Nigeria, India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.
Project C.U.R.E.--The Committee is aware that Project C.U.R.E., a non-profit humanitarian relief organization, has redistributed tons of overstock and surplus medical supplies and equipment to hospitals and clinics in over 100 developing countries. The Committee endorses this cost-effective way of providing much needed medical and supplies to hospitals and clinics overseas, and recommends up to $2,000,000 for such purposes. The Committee believes that this is an example of the participatory activity USAID should encourage, and which is discussed further under the DA account.
Vitamin A and Other Micronutrients- The Committee recommends at least $30,000,000 for USAID's micronutrient program, of which at least $20,000,000 should be for programs related to Vitamin A deficiency.
FAMILY PLANNING/REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
The Committee recommends $465,268,000 for family planning and reproductive health programs. The Committee consolidates funds requested for these purposes in the CSHPF ($294,000,000), ESF ($38,050,000), SEED ($531,000) and FSA ($9,687,000) accounts under the CSHPF. Funds are allocated in the following table:
FAMILY PLANNING/REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
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Africa:
Angola 1,702 1,702
Benin 1,873 1,873
DROC 4,937 4,937
Ethiopia 17,025 17,025
Ghana 5,465 5,465
Guinea 2,043 2,043
Kenya 7,661 7,661
Liberia 511 511
Madagascar 3,524 3,524
Malawi 3,575 3,575
Mali 5,533 5,533
Mozambique 4,767 4,767
Nigeria 11,577 11,577
Rwanda 2,979 2,979
Senegal 2,447 2,447
South Africa 1,130 1,130
Sudan 1,000 1,000
Tanzania 4,937 4,937
Uganda 4,852 4,852
Zambia 2,724 2,724
Zimbabwe 1,021 1,021
Africa Regional 1,700 32,450 +30,750
REDSO-ESA 1,653 1,653
West Africa Regional Program 6,661 6,661
Subtotal, Africa 101,297 132,047 +30,750
East Asia and the Pacific:
Cambodia 2,735 2,735
Indonesia 1,500 1,500
Philippines 11,720 11,720
Asia Regional 1,000 31,750 +30,750
Subtotal, East Asia and the Pacific 16,955 47,705 +30,750
Europe and Eurasia:
Albania 300 300
Armenia 3,221 3,221
Azerbaijan 1,350 1,350
Georgia 356 356
Kazakhstan 86 86
Kyrgyzstan 242 242
Russia 2,650 2,650
Tajikstan 145 145
Ukraine 1,250 1,250
Uzbekistan 144 144
Central Asian Republics Regional 33 33
Europe Regional 441 441
Subtotal, Europe and Eurasia 10,218 10,218
Near East:
Egypt 13,017 13,017
Jordan 10,000 10,000
Yemen 2,383 2,383
Subtotal, Near East 25,400 25,400
South Asia:
Afghanistan 28,836 28,836
Bangladesh 12,892 12,892
India 11,291 11,291
Nepal 5,001 5,001
Pakistan 10,105 10,105
Subtotal, South Asia 68,125 68,125
Western Hemisphere:
Bolivia 5,704 5,704
Dominican Republic 1,800 1,800
El Salvador 2,144 2,144
Guatemala 5,205 5,205
Haiti 6,212 6,212
Honduras 3,246 3,246
Jamaica 1,000 1,000
Nicaragua 2,661 2,661
Paraguay 1,106 1,106
Peru 5,191 5,191
LAC Regional 1,367 32,117 +30,750
Subtotal, Western Hemisphere 35,636 66,386 +30,750
Global Health--USAID 1 84,637 115,387 +30,750
Subtotal, USAID 84,637 115,387 +30,750
Total 342,268 465,268 +123,000
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The Committee has not included the language contained in previous acts regarding abortion and involuntary sterilization (section 518). The prohibitions contained in that section are identical to those contained in permanent law, section 104(f) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. Therefore, the Committee feels that it is unnecessary to repeat them. The Committee has renamed section 518 as `Voluntary Family Planning Programs' and includes in this new section language requiring that family planning programs be voluntary. This language, except for formatting changes, is identical to language currently found under the CSHPF and consists primarily of a provision commonly referred to as the Tiahrt Amendment. It is the Committee's intent that in all respects the change in format represents no change in the substance or scope of current law. Subsection (f) of new section 518 makes the provisions of that section applicable to foreign operations funds appropriated for fiscal year 2007 and for any subsequent fiscal year.
Fistula Repair- The Committee supports efforts to prevent and repair the physically and socially debilitating condition of fistula, and recommends $10,000,000 be made available to increase access to skilled birth attendants, train health personnel, and reduce the incidence of child marriage and gender based violence.
HIV/AIDS
The Committee recommends $3,437,870,000 for programs and activities to combat HIV/AIDS. The Committee consolidates funds requested for this purpose in the CSHPF ($425,000,000), ESF ($4,163,000), SEED ($492,000), FSA ($14,215,000) and GHI ($2,894,000,000) accounts under the CSHPF. Funds are allocated in the following table:
HIV/AIDS
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Africa:
Angola 2,772 2,772
Benin 1,980 1,980
Botswana 58,000 58,000
Burundi 1,980 1,980
Cote d'Ivoire 47,000 47,000
DROC 3,960 3,960
Djibouti 75 75
Ethiopia 225,000 225,000
Ghana 6,633 6,633
Guinea 2,178 2,178
Kenya 285,000 285,000
Liberia 990 990
Madagascar 1,980 1,980
Malawi 11,385 11,385
Mali 3,960 3,960
Mozambique 124,000 124,000
Namibia 73,000 73,000
Nigeria 272,000 272,000
Rwanda 82,000 82,000
Senegal 5,786 5,786
South Africa 330,000 330,000
Sudan 1,485 1,485
Tanzania 155,000 155,000
Uganda 188,000 188,000
Zambia 155,000 155,000
Zimbabwe 9,801 9,801
Africa Regional 2,513 2,513
REDSO-ESA 5,445 5,445
Regional Center for Southern Africa 7,411 7,411
West Africa Regional Program 8,217 8,217
Subtotal, Africa 2,072,551 2,072,551
East Asia and the Pacific:
Cambodia 14,652 14,652
Indonesia 8,316 8,316
Philippines 990 990
Vietnam 54,000 54,000
Asia Regional 1,089 1,089
Regional Development Mission 14,068 14,068
Subtotal, East Asia and the Pacific 93,115 93,115
Europe and Eurasia:
Albania 100 100
Armenia 160 160
Georgia 1,075 1,075
Kazakhstan 898 898
Kyrgyzstan 739 739
Moldova 266 266
Russia 8,291 8,291
Tajikstan 1,154 1,154
Turkmenistan 262 262
Ukraine 5,244 5,244
Uzbekistan 1,012 1,012
Central Asian Republics Regional 1,238 1,238
Europe Regional 652 652
Subtotal, Europe and Eurasia 21,091 21,091
Near East:
Egypt 1,488 1,488
Jordan 500 500
Subtotal, Near East 1,988 1,988
South Asia:
Bangladesh 2,673 2,673
India 16,335 16,335
Nepal 6,633 6,633
Pakistan 2,430 2,430
Subtotal, South Asia 28,071 28,071
Western Hemisphere:
Bolivia 1,000 1,000
Brazil 3,785 3,785
Dominican Republic 5,138 5,138
El Salvador 1,089 1,089
Guatemala 1,287 1,287
Guyana 25,000 25,000
Haiti 63,000 63,000
Honduras 5,136 5,136
Jamaica 1,300 1,300
Mexico 2,200 2,200
Nicaragua 1,000 1,000
Peru 1,200 1,200
Caribbean Regional 5,140 5,140
Central American Regional 5,000 5,000
LAC Regional 509 509
Subtotal, Western Hemisphere 121,784 121,784
Global Fund Contribution 200,000 300,000 +100,000
Global Fund Contribution (from within funds) [300,000] [+300,000]
Global Programs--GHI:
Central Programs 480,000 472,000 -8,000
International Partnerships 27,000 31,000 +4,000
UNAIDS [27,000] [31,000]
Other Bilateral Programs 50,000 50,000
Strategic Information/Evaluation 36,000 36,000
Technical Oversight and Management 65,000 51,500 -13,500
Subtotal, Global Programs--GHI 658,000 640,500 -17,500
Global Health--USAID 64,179 51,179 -13,000
International Partnerships--USAID:
Microbicides 32,000 45,000 +13,000
Commodities 30,205 30,205
IAVI 13,500 31,000 +17,500
Subtotal, International Partnerships 75,705 106,205 +30,500
Program and Policy Coordination--USAID 1,386 1,386
Subtotal, GHI and USAID 999,270 1,099,270 +100,000
Total 3,337,870 3,437,870 +100,000
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Cambodian Children- The Committee recommends USAID consider and fund a proposal from PUAA The Foundation for Cambodia, in conjunction with the Khmer HIV/AIDS NGO Alliance, for a program to reduce the stigma and discrimination of Cambodian children infected and affected by HIV/AIDS, to facilitate access to treatment for these children, and to provide social and socio-economic support to these children and their families.
Food and Nutrition- The Committee is aware that the provision of food and nutrition support is an important means of improving adherence to HIV/AIDS treatment regimes and reducing mortality. The Committee urges the Global HIV/AIDS Coordinator, in consultation with the DFA and other groups and agencies responsible for food aid and nutrition, to more fully coordinate and integrate nutrition interventions within HIV/AIDS treatment and care programs.
The Global AIDS Coordinator, in consultation with the DFA, should report to the Committee no later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this act on the following regarding PEPFAR focus countries: (1) the level of funding within the Emergency Plan for fiscal year 2006 that was spent on food and nutritional support for people living with HIV/AIDS; and, (2) the steps the Global AIDS Coordinator has taken to address the challenges identified in the `Report on Food and Nutrition for People Living with HIV/AIDS', May 2006.
Global Fund- The Committee recommends $600,000,000 for a U.S. contribution to the Global Fund. Of this amount, $300,000,000 is to be derived from within funds requested for HIV/AIDS.
The Committee urges the Governments of Saudi Arabia, the PRC, and Kuwait to significantly increase their respective contributions to the Global Fund.
Media Programs- The Committee reiterates its support for USAID's media programs to combat HIV/AIDS, and recommends expansion of the program to other countries in Africa.
Microbicides.--The Committee recommends $45,000,000 for research on and development of microbicides as a means of combating HIV/AIDS, of which up to $5,000,000 is for the International Partnership for Microbicides.
Mother-to-Child Transmission- The Committee continues to strongly support programs that prevent mother-to-child transmission [PMTCT] of HIV. The Committee believes that additional resources are required to expand access to these programs, including care and treatment. The Committee directs the Global HIV/AIDS Coordinator to provide the resources and technical assistance necessary to expand access to PMTCT services, including effective drug regimes, and to encourage stronger linkages between PMTCT and care and treatment programs.
Orphans.--The Committee notes that section 403(b) of title IV of Public Law 108-25, the United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003, mandates not less than 10 percent of HIV/AIDS assistance for orphans and vulnerable children affected by HIV/AIDS. The Committee directs the Global HIV/AIDS Coordinator to ensure that this level of assistance is made available.
Osmosis Technology- The Committee recognizes the importance of potable water to individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS, and encourages USAID and the State Department to consider funding for a demonstration project utilizing forward osmosis technology to provide low cost, potable water to individuals participating in ARV regimes and for infant formula to infants of HIV-infected mothers.
Pediatric AIDS Corps- The Committee recommends the Global HIV/AIDS Coordinator give full consideration to a proposal by the Pediatric AIDS Corps to continue ongoing efforts to treat pediatric AIDS patients and build local capacity for pediatric and family HIV/AIDS specialty care and treatment.
Pediatric Treatment- The Committee remains concerned that children may not have adequate access to HIV/AIDS treatment programs, and recommends the Global HIV/AIDS Coordinator consider increased HIV/AIDS funding for the treatment of infants and children. The Committee directs the Global HIV/AIDS Coordinator to report to the Committee no later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this act on: the number of infants and children currently targeted for treatment as a percentage of total HIV/AIDS funds in PEPFAR focus countries; the feasibility of establishing a treatment ratio for infants and children; and, existing reporting mechanisms that identify pediatric populations in PEPFAR focus countries, including recommendations for improving these mechanisms.
Safe Blood for Africa- The Committee continues to support Safe Blood for Africa, which assists African nations through training and technical assistance to develop systems to ensure that blood supplies are screened for HIV/AIDS and other diseases.
Stay Alive Program.--The Committee reiterates its support for the Stay Alive Program of United Families International and encourages USAID and the State Department to provide funding for this program, especially for programs in Africa.
Targeted Evaluation- The Committee believes that targeted evaluation is essential to maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of HIV/AIDS programs and activities, including through evaluation of best practices, and programmatic innovation and implementation. The Committee directs the Global HIV/AIDS Coordinator to submit a report to the Committee no later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this act outlining the approach toward targeted evaluation, including an outline of the resources provided for such purposes from fiscal years 2004 to 2006, and the amount proposed for fiscal year 2007.
Voice for Humanity- The Committee recognizes the successful programs conducted by VFH and recommends continued support of programs, as appropriate.
NEGLECTED DISEASES
The Committee recommends $25,000,000 for programs and activities to continue and expand support for an integrated response to the control of neglected diseases, including intestinal parasites, schistosomiasis, lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, trachoma, and leprosy. The Committee requests to be consulted on the uses of these funds, including country-specific allocations.
OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASES
The Committee recommends a total of $367,284,000 for infectious diseases other than HIV/AIDS, an amount $30,000,000 below the budget request. The Committee consolidates funds contained in the budget request for these purposes, with modifications, in the CSHPF ($382,000,000), ESF ($3,247,000), SEED ($343,000) and FSA ($11,694,000) accounts under the CSHPF. Funds are allocated in the following table:
OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Antimicrobial Resistance Total fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
TB Malaria Avian influenza
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Africa:
Angola 400 7,500 7,900 7,900
Benin 2,500 2,500 2,500
Djibouti 225 225 225
DROC 1,550 2,500 273 4,323 4,323
Ethiopia 1,200 2,500 700 4,400 4,400
Ghana 500 2,500 495 3,495 3,495
Kenya 1,500 4,450 5,950 5,950
Madagascar 2,500 2,500 2,500
Malawi 1,400 2,500 3,900 3,900
Mali 2,500 2,500 2,500
Mozambique 1,000 5,150 412 6,562 6,562
Namibia 1,180 1,180 1,180
Nigeria 1,600 2,500 4,100 4,100
Rwanda 2,500 2,500 2,500
Senegal 800 2,500 3,300 3,300
South Africa 2,000 2,000 2,000
Sudan 500 2,500 792 3,792 3,792
Tanzania 400 11,500 700 12,600 12,600
Uganda 1,900 9,500 11,400 11,400
Zambia 1,000 6,270 7,270 7,270
Africa Regional 2,410 111,259 2,273 115,942 115,942
REDSO-ESA 800 800 800
Subtotal, Africa 20,365 183,129 5,645 209,139 209,139
East Asia and the Pacific:
Cambodia 3,500 1,337 4,837 4,837
Indonesia 3,000 3,000 3,000
Philippines 4,000 4,000 4,000
Timor-Leste 750 750 1,500 1,500
Regional Development Mission--Asia 1,650 3,495 1,794 6,939 6,939
Asia Regional 446 446 446
Subtotal, East Asia and the Pacific 12,900 3,495 4,327 20,722 20,722
Europe and Eurasia:
Albania 100 100 100
Armenia 60 300 360 360
Georgia 1,109 45 1,154 1,154
Kazakhstan 564 564 564
Kyrgyzstan 767 767 767
Moldova 312 312 312
Russia 3,575 400 3,975 3,975
Tajikstan 739 739 739
Turkmenistan 495 495 495
Ukraine 1,400 1,400 1,400
Uzbekistan 859 859 859
Central Asian Republics Regional 859 859 859
Europe Regional 243 210 453 453
Subtotal, Europe and Eurasia 10,770 1,267 12,037 12,037
Near East:
Egypt 1,122 1,122 1,122
Subtotal, Near East 1,122 1,122 1,122
South Asia:
Afghanistan 1,300 200 1,500 1,500
Bangladesh 1,000 1,000 1,000
India 4,700 1,485 6,185 6,185
Nepal 1,386 1,386 1,386
Pakistan 1,500 1,500 1,500
Subtotal, South Asia 8,500 200 2,871 11,571 11,571
Western Hemisphere:
Bolivia 1,000 1,485 2,485 2,485
Brazil 2,200 2,200 2,200
Dominican Republic 1,620 1,620 1,620
Ecuador 500 500 500
El Salvador 1,115 1,115 1,115
Haiti 1,000 1,000 1,000
Honduras 500 500 500
Jamaica 510 510 510
Mexico 1,520 1,520 1,520
Peru 600 545 1,145 1,145
Caribbean Regional Program 500 500 500
Central American Regional Program 700 700 700
LAC Regional 1,160 2,500 469 4,129 4,129
Subtotal, Western Hemisphere 11,300 2,500 4,124 17,924 17,924
Global Health 28,110 33,876 7,783 69,769 69,769
International Partnerships 55,000 55,000 25,000 -30,000
Subtotal 28,110 33,876 55,000 7,783 124,769 94,769 -30,000
Total 91,945 223,200 55,000 27,139 397,284 367,284 -30,000
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Antimicrobial Resistance- The Committee recommends $27,139,000 for antimicrobial resistance programs, an amount equal to the budget request.
Avian Influenza Virus- The Committee recommends $25,000,000 for programs and activities to prevent and control the spread of the Avian influenza virus, an amount $30,000,000 below the budget request. The Committee notes that an additional $30,000,000 for these purposes was included in Public Law 109-234, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery Act, 2006. The Committee understands the need for programmatic flexibility, and requests USAID to consult on the uses of these funds prior the initial obligation and expenditure of funds.
Malaria- The Committee recommends $223,200,000 for programs to combat malaria, an amount equal to the budget request. The Committee directs that these funds should be made available in accordance with country strategic plans incorporating best public health practices including insecticide-treated bed nets, artemisinin combination therapies, and indoor residual spraying, and with significant support for purchase of commodities and equipment.
The Committee recommends up to $4,000,000 for the Malaria Vaccine Initiative and up to $4,000,000 for the Medicines for Malaria Venture, and requests to be consulted prior to the obligation of these funds.
The Committee strongly supports the Presidential Malaria Initiative [PMI], and anticipates that the budget request for the PMI for fiscal years 2008 and 2009 will total $300,000,000, respectively, and $500,000,000 in fiscal year 2010. The Committee expects the budget request for non-focus countries to combat malaria will total $90,000,000 for each of the 3 subsequent fiscal years.
TB- The Committee recommends $91,945,000 for programs to combat tuberculosis, an amount equal to the budget request.
VULNERABLE CHILDREN
The Committee recommends $30,000,000 for programs and activities that address the needs of vulnerable children, an increase of $21,000,000 above the budget request, of which not less than $1,500,000 is for programs in Afghanistan and not less than $3,200,000 is for programs in Sudan.
Blindness- The Committee recognizes the work of Helen Keller International and other organizations to assist blind children and children with low levels of vision. The Committee recommends at least $1,900,000 for children's blindness programs.
To the maximum extent practicable, the Committee intends funding for blind children to be focused on eye surgery and vision corrections for children, and is to be implemented in a manner that provides the most funds to the field.
UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
| Appropriations, 2006 | $1,508,760,000 |
| Emergency supplemental (Public Law 109-234) | 16,500,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 1,282,000,000 |
| House allowance | 1,294,000,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 1,400,018,000 |
The DA account consists of a wide range of poverty-reduction and long-term development activities including free market development, agriculture and rural development, urban, environment, and energy, basic education, and micro-credit programs.
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Democracy, Conflict, Humanitarian Assistance:
ASHA 16,000 20,000 +4,000
Office of Conflict Management and Mitigation 8,500 13,860 +5,360
Office of Democracy and Governance:
Rule of Law Program 2,500 2,500
Elections and Political Processes Program 7,150 15,000 +7,850
Civil Society Program 3,500 3,500
Governance Program 2,750 2,750
Special Programs--Needs of Survivors [15,000] 25,000 +17,000
Subtotal, Office of Democracy and Governance 23,900 48,750 +24,850
Office of Food for Peace 6,500 6,500
Office of Military Affairs 1,200 500 -700
Office of Private and Voluntary Contributions 13,197 18,197 +5,000
Cooperative Development Programs [10,000]
Increase Mobilization of Resources 500 -500
Total, Democracy, Conflict, Humanitarian Assistance 69,797 107,807 +38,010
Economic Growth, Agriculture, Trade:
USTTI [1,000]
Peregrin Fund [500]
IFDC [4,000]
Economic Growth
Increase Trade and Investment 12,831 12,831
Improve Economic Policy/Business Environment 2,842 2,842
Improve Private Sector Competitiveness 2,266 2,266
Strengthen Financial Services Sector 2,110 2,110
Subtotal, Economic Growth 20,049 20,049
Infrastructure and Engineering 8,482 8,482
Poverty Reduction:
Protect/Increase Assets and Livelihood for the Poor 19,449 19,449
Democratic Local Government/Decentralization 400 400
Subtotal, Poverty Reduction 19,849 19,849
Education and Training:
Equitable Access to Quality Basic Education 5,767 5,767
Increase Capacity of Higher Education 5,563 5,563
Program Support 1,610 1,610
Subtotal, Education and Training 12,940 12,940
Women in Development:
Equitable Access to Quality Basic Education 1,820 1,820
Strengthen Justice Sector 1,609 1,609
Improve Private Sector Competitiveness 1,727 1,727
Reduce Trafficking in Persons 909 909
Program Support 1,751 1,751
Subtotal, Women in Development 7,816 7,816
Program Analysis, Implementation and Communication 1,414 1,200 -214
Environment and Science Policy:
Improve Sustainability and Management of Natural Resources and Biodiversity 12,566 22,566 +10,000
Increase Agricultural Sector Productivity 10,009 10,009
Improve Child Survival, Health and Nutrition 2,120 2,120
Increase Trade and Investment 1,908 1,908
Reduce, Prevent and Mitigate Pollution 848 848
Subtotal, Environment and Science Policy 27,451 37,451 +10,000
Natural Resources Management:
Improve Sustainability and Management of Natural Resources and Biodiversity 15,978 25,978 +10,000
Improve Access to Clean Water and Sanitation 272 272
Subtotal, Natural Resources Management 16,250 26,250 +10,000
Agriculture:
Increase Agricultural Sector Productivity (CRSP) 14,905 14,905
Increase Assets/Livelihood of Poor (CRSP) 4,937 9,937 +5,000
Increase Trade and Investment (CRSP) 4,931 4,931
Subtotal, Agriculture 24,773 29,773 +5,000
Total, Economic Growth, Agriculture, Trade 139,024 163,810 +24,786
Global Awareness of U.S. Economic Assistance 1,816 1,000 -816
Learning from Experience 6,795 4,000 -2,795
Global Development Alliance:
Institutionalizing Alliance Building 3,000 2,000 -1,000
Public-Private Alliance Building 7,000 7,000
Subtotal, Global Development Alliance 10,000 9,000 -1,000
Africa Programs:
Democracy, Human Rights and Governance 72,986 -72,986
Trade Capacity/Other Economic Growth 95,574 95,574
Agriculture 175,000 175,000
Energy, Biodiversity and Other Environment 73,217 73,217
Basic Education 127,304 129,084 +1,780
Higher Education/Training/Workforce Development 1,551 1,551
Conflict Mitigation and Humanitarian Assistance 17,825 17,825
Subtotal, Africa 563,457 492,251 -71,206
East Asia and the Pacific Programs:
Democracy, Human Rights and Governance 6,409 -6,409
Trade Capacity/Other Economic Growth 18,139 18,139
Agriculture 2,000 2,000
Energy, Biodiversity and Other Environment 28,156 28,156
Basic Education 29,433 45,433 +16,000
Higher Education/Training/Workforce Development 1,767 11,767 +10,000
Conflict Mitigation and Humanitarian Assistance
Subtotal, East Asia and the Pacific 85,904 105,495 +19,591
Europe and Eurasia:
Democracy, Human Rights and Governance
Trade Capacity/Other Economic Growth
Agriculture
Energy, Biodiversity and Other Environment
Basic Education 6,864 +6,864
Higher Education/Training/Workforce Development
Conflict Mitigation and Humanitarian Assistance
Subtotal, Europe and Eurasia 6,864 6,864
Near East:
Democracy, Human Rights and Governance
Trade Capacity/Other Economic Growth
Agriculture 2,000 2,000
Energy, Biodiversity and Other Environment 2,500 2,500
Basic Education 3,400 89,591 +86,191
Higher Education/Training/Workforce Development 2,500 2,500
Conflict Mitigation and Humanitarian Assistance
Subtotal, Near East 10,400 96,591 +86,191
South Asia:
Democracy, Human Rights and Governance 31,800 -31,800
Trade Capacity/Other Economic Growth 58,709 58,709
Agriculture 43,030 43,030
Energy, Biodiversity and Other Environment 18,523 18,523
Basic Education 48,292 134,455 +86,163
Higher Education/Training/Workforce Development 6,523 6,523
Conflict Mitigation and Humanitarian Assistance 6,078 6,078
Subtotal, South Asia 212,955 267,318 +54,363
Western Hemisphere:
Democracy, Human Rights and Governance 37,220 -37,220
Trade Capacity/Other Economic Growth 35,828 35,828
Agriculture 9,421 9421
Energy, Biodiversity and Other Environment 51,996 51,996
Basic Education 40,387 41,637 +1,250
Higher Education/Training/Workforce Development 6,000 6,000
Conflict Mitigation and Humanitarian Assistance 1,000 1,000
Subtotal, Western Hemisphere 181,852 145,882 -35,970
Sports Programs [8,000]
Total, Country Programs 1,054,568 1,114,401 +58,883
Total, Development Assistance 1,282,000 1,400,018 +118,018
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PROGRAM ISSUES
AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
The Committee recommends at least $275,000,000 for agriculture development programs and activities.
ACCESO.--The Committee supports funding for the promotion of sustainable cacao production in Ecuador, Colombia, Peru and Bolivia and believes such programs should be conducted in accordance with best economic and environmental practices. The Committee supports the work of the Andean Countries Cocoa Export Support Opportunity, a partnership between private industry, governments and international organizations to encourage the sustainable development in cacao-producing areas as an alternative to coca cultivation.
Dairy Development Programs.--The Committee continues its support for dairy development programs.
Food Aid Quality- The Committee remains concerned with reports that food aid distribution overseas has been disrupted, suspended and in some instances rejected due to quality concerns, and that these issues are damaging the reputation and humanitarian goals of the U.S. food aid program. The Committee supports efforts by USAID and other agencies to investigate these concerns. The Committee also recognizes that resolving these problems involve complex technical issues, and therefore directs that USAID consider and fund a proposal of the nonprofit organization that conducted the 2001 Micronutrient Compliance Review to support activities underway with the Food Aid Quality Enhancement Program to improve food aid product quality and nutrient delivery, consistent with the authority in 7 U.S.C. section 1736g-2(a)(2)(c).
International Arid Lands Consortium.--The Committee recommends USAID to support the work of the International Arid Lands Consortium in addressing water, agriculture, and energy issues in the Middle East and Central Asia.
International Fertilizer Development Center.--The Committee recommends $4,000,000 for the IFDC, of which $2,300,000 is for core support and $1,700,000 is for research and development activities.
AMERICAN SCHOOLS AND HOSPITALS ABROAD
The Committee continues to recognize the important contributions made to U.S. foreign policy by institutions funded by the ASHA program and provides that not less than $20,000,000 shall be made available to support these institutions in fiscal year 2007. The Committee, once again, expects USAID to allocate sufficient sums to administer the ASHA program from funds provided for Operating Expenses, so it will not be necessary to expend any program funds for administrative purposes.
Although the Committee understands that ASHA funds are available for a variety of purposes, such as construction and equipment, libraries, computer technology, curriculum and staff support, and related expenses, the Committee reaffirms its intention that this assistance is not for permanent budget support to ASHA recipients. The Committee encourages ASHA to give priority to institutions which demonstrate a need and a commitment to private fundraising to match government support.
The Committee continues to be impressed with the contributions to United States interests made by several institutions and believes that they warrant consideration for further ASHA support, including: Lebanese American University, International College; The Johns Hopkins University's Centers in Nanjing, China and Bologna, Italy; the Cancer Center of the American British Cowdray Medical Center in Mexico; the Hadassah Medical Organization; EARTH University's Center for Sustainability and Biodiversity in Costa Rica; the American University of Beirut; American University in Kosovo; the Feinberg Graduate School of the Weizmann Institute of Science.
BASIC EDUCATION
The Committee recommends $455,651,000 for basic education programs, including civic education and teacher training, an amount equal to the budget request. The Committee consolidates funds contained in the budget request for this purpose in the DA ($257,403,000), ESF ($191,304,000), SEED ($5,456,000), FSA ($1,408,000) and ACI ($250,000) accounts under DA.
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Africa:
Burundi 1,500 1,500
DROC 4,000 4,000
Djibouti 1,280 1,280
Ethiopia 4,000 4,000
Ghana 7,000 7,000
Guinea 3,500 3,500
Kenya 6,000 6,000
Liberia 10,042 10,042
Mali 7,000 7,000
Namibia 2,500 2,500
Nigeria 6,358 6,358
Senegal 5,000 5,000
Somalia 1,000 1,000
South Africa 2,560 2,560
Sudan 8,700 8,700
Tanzania 2,000 2,000
Uganda 6,000 6,000
Zambia 7,000 7,000
Africa Regional 43,644 43,644
Subtotal, Africa 129,084 129,084
East Asia and the Pacific:
Cambodia 2,000 2,000
Indonesia 30,000 30,000
Philippines 10,733 10,733
Asia Regional 1,700 1,700
Regional Development Mission 1,000 1,000
Subtotal, East Asia and the Pacific 45,433 45,433
Europe and Eurasia:
Georgia 559 559
Kyrgyzstan 154 154
Macedonia 5,255 5,255
Tajikstan 195 195
Uzbekistan 470 470
Central Asian Republics Regional 30 30
Europe Regional 201 201
Subtotal, Europe and Eurasia 6,864 6,864
Near East:
Egypt 44,572 44,572
Jordan 34,000 34,000
Lebanon 300 300
Morocco 5,400 5,400
Yemen 5,319 5,319
Subtotal, Near East 89,591 89,591
South Asia:
Afghanistan 81,000 81,000
Bangladesh 2,900 2,900
India 3,730 3,730
Nepal 2,392 2,392
Pakistan 44,433 44,433
Subtotal, South Asia 134,455 134,455
Western Hemisphere:
Bolivia 900 900
Dominican Republic 1,723 1,723
El Salvador 3,534 3,534
Guatemala 3,534 3,534
Haiti 5,556 5,556
Honduras 7,828 7,828
Jamaica 3,285 3,285
Mexico 1,389 1,389
Nicaragua 4,734 4,734
Peru 2,700 2,700
LAC Regional 6,454 6,454
Subtotal, Western Hemisphere 41,637 41,637
Economic Growth, Agriculture and Trade--USAID 7,587 7,587
Office of Global Development Alliance--USAID 1,000 1,000
Total 455,651 455,651
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Africa/School Fees- The Committee recommends that up to $15,000,000 be made available for programs that increase access to basic education in sub-Saharan Africa through the reduction or elimination of school fees.
Consultation- The Committee directs USAID to consult with the Committee no later than 90 days after enactment of this act on proposed changes, if any, to basic education assistance for Malawi, DROC, Ghana, Senegal, Zambia and Honduras.
Girls' Empowerment- The Committee requests the DFA to develop a multi-year strategy on girls' empowerment through consultations with the Congress, other relevant Federal agencies, multilateral organizations such as UNICEF, and representatives of civil society.
The Committee requests the DFA to submit a report to the Committee no later than April 30, 2007 that includes: (1) an assessment, including data disaggregated by gender where possible, of the current U.S.-funded efforts to improve access of girls in developing countries to healthcare, education and training, and protection (including from child marriage, human trafficking, gender-based violence, HIV/AIDS, and other sexually transmitted diseases); (2) examples of best practices or programs that could be replicated; and (3) a multi-year strategy to address the unique needs, vulnerabilities, and potential of girls in developing countries.
CONFLICT MITIGATION AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE
The Committee recommends at least $50,000,000 for conflict mitigation and humanitarian assistance programs and activities.
Children in Need- The Committee continues to support the work of Bellefaire Children's Bureau [JCB] and recommends funding for its Los Ninos Project, which will assist in transitioning older youth in Latin American countries who grow up in orphanages into independent living arrangements by teaching them marketable skills.
The Committee recommends USAID to continue support for the programs of the Fabretto Children's Foundation in Nicaragua.
Patrick Leahy War Victims Fund.--The Committee continues to strongly support the LWVF, which supports programs to assist persons who are disabled as a result of armed conflict. The Committee provides not less than $15,000,000 for this Fund.
Public and Small Business Participation.--The Committee is aware of many private American individuals and groups who want to donate assistance to needy people overseas. USAID has a long history of partnering with the U.S. private sector, most recently formalized as the Global Development Alliance, to leverage assistance to meet development objectives.
In the context of natural or manmade disasters, the generosity of the American public has been expressed in cash and in-kind donations, often provided through private relief agencies, to the victims of those disasters. The Committee believes there is an increasing desire on the part of the American public, either individually or through community, faith-based, or other local groups, to provide assistance. However, shipping items overseas, such as clothing and shelter that are suitable for affected populations, can be difficult to arrange and prohibitively expensive. These individuals and groups are not looking to the U.S. Government to provide financing for their donations. Instead, they want help in getting their donations to people in need. The U.S. small business community is also concerned that USAID is increasingly using large contractors and contracting mechanisms to provide foreign assistance, making it difficult or impossible for small business to compete.
The Committee believes USAID should harness the interest of these groups and individuals in furtherance of foreign assistance objectives. In testimony before the Committee on June 8, 2006, the USAID Administrator expressed support for the concept of a `clearinghouse' to link private U.S. organizations with counterparts in developing countries. Similarly, the Administrator noted that as the Global AIDS Coordinator, he established a special fund to allow small business to participate in programs to combat HIV/AIDS.
The Committee requests the USAID Administrator to submit a report, within 180 days from the date of enactment of the act, that addresses ways in which USAID can facilitate the participation of private citizens, community groups, and small business in the foreign assistance program. The report should address, in particular, the concept of establishing a clearinghouse for private contributions and a separate fund for U.S. small business, and should identify U.S. Government mechanisms and programs, as well as recommendations, for assisting in the delivery of such privately donated relief aid. The report should also include legislative changes that might be needed.
Sports Programs.--The Committee is aware that sports programs, including those that benefit persons with disabilities, enhance health and development and strengthen communities. The Committee notes that many organizations are involved in these efforts, including Right to Play, Playing for Peace, and Special Olympics. The Committee recommends a total of up to $8,000,000 for these programs.
Victims of Torture- The Committee recommends $13,000,000 for programs and activities that address the needs of victims of torture, an increase of $4,231,000 above the budget request. Of this amount, $8,199,000 should be from the DA account, and the balance from the ACI and ESF accounts. The Committee recommends support for centers for victims of torture that provide services consistent with the goals of Public Law 106-87, the Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 1999.
DEMOCRACY, HUMAN RIGHTS AND GOVERNANCE
The Committee recommends at least $16,000,000 for democracy, human rights and governance programs and activities under the DA account, which shall be administered by the Office of Democracy and Governance.
ENERGY, BIODIVERSITY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT
The Committee recommends at least $236,000,000 for programs and activities relating to energy, biodiversity, and the environment.
Biodiversity.--The Committee supports USAID's Amazon Basin Conservation Strategy, and recommends not less than $10,000,000, in addition to funds requested for activities to protect biodiversity in these countries in fiscal year 2007, to implement this initiative. The Committee understands that a central component of the strategy is to strengthen the capacity of indigenous peoples to protect their lands.
Birds of Prey.--The Committee recommends $500,000 for the Peregrine Fund's work in the International Raptor Center, to be matched by private contributions. The Committee notes that the Peregrine Fund continues to build a record of protecting birds of prey worldwide.
Energy- The Committee recommends $180,000,000 from all accounts in this act to support policies and programs in developing countries that promote energy efficiency, renewable energy, and cleaner energy technologies, including $15,000,000 for USAID's Office of Energy and Information Technology.
The Committee recommends not less than $3,000,000 for the USAID/Department of Energy hydropower partnership Clean Energy Technology Exports Initiative [CETEI]. The Committee expects United States Government agencies to continue to participate in the nine-agency CETEI.
Great Apes.--The Committee recommends not less than $2,000,000 from funds made available for Indonesia under the DA country subaccount for continued support of programs conducted by NGOs, including the Orangutan Foundation and others, to protect the habitat of orangutans in Borneo and Sumatra.
The Committee supports continued funding for programs to protect great apes in Central Africa, including through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NGOs such as the Jane Goodall Institute, the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International and members of the International Gorilla Conservation Program.
Parks in Peril.--The Committee recommends up to $7,000,000 for the conservation programs of Parks in Peril.
Water.--The Committee recommends not less than $200,000,000 of the funds appropriated by this act for safe drinking water and sanitation supply projects, to be expended in accordance with Public Law 109-121, the Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005. The Committee supports establishment of a pilot project regarding new water purification technologies in developing countries, and recommends funding for a program to install solar driven submersible water pumps in Uganda.
The Committee directs USAID to report to the Committee no later than 90 days after enactment of the act on funding and implementation of its water projects, including the number and location of wells drilled, and the average cost per well.
HIGHER EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
The Committee recommends at least $53,330,000 for programs and activities targeted toward higher education, training and workforce development.
Center for Entrepreneurship.--The Committee notes that the budget request does not contain assistance for Croatia. The Committee, however, requests USAID and the State Department to consider a proposal from the Center of Entrepreneurship for a distance learning program for the region.
CHOICE Humanitarian- The Committee recommends USAID consider and fund proposals from CHOICE Humanitarian to improve the quality of life through education and health projects in Latin America and Africa.
Cooperative Association of States for Scholarships- The Committee continues to support the CASS program to provide scholarships at American colleges for students from Latin America and elsewhere.
TRADE CAPACITY AND OTHER ECONOMIC GROWTH
The Committee recommends at least $283,000,000 for trade capacity and other economic growth activities.
Collaborative Research Support Programs.--The Committee recommends at least $29,773,000 for CRSPs, including for expansion of programs in Africa and South Asia and the creation of a CRSP focused on water issues. This reflects an increase of $5,000,000 above the budget request.
Commercial Development Programs.--The Committee recommends $225,000,000 from all accounts in the act for microenterprise development programs for the poor, especially women. The Committee expects USAID to preserve the viability of leading private NGO microfinance networks and PVOs in order to maximize assistance to poor clients. The Committee believes that the great majority of microenterprise development resources should be used to support the direct provision of services to the poorest microentrepreneurs through these networks. The Committee supports the implementation of poverty measure as a means of verifying that at least half of these resources are targeted toward the world's poorest people, and recommends up to $20,000,000 to increase incentives for microfinance service providers to accommodate people infected with HIV/AIDS.
Cooperative Development Program.--The Committee recommends $10,000,000 for USAID's CDP.
Millennium Development Goals- The Committee supports the Millennium Development Goals and recognizes the Millennium Village Project's comprehensive approach to addressing the economic, agriculture, health and nutrition, energy, water, environment, and technology needs of communities in poor countries. The Committee recommends that the DFA consider and fund this initiative.
Professional Services.--The Committee supports the work of the International Executive Service Corps, the Citizens Development Corps, and the Financial Services Volunteer Corps, and directs USAID to provide funding to these organizations at levels no less than they received in fiscal year 2006.
Property Rights.--The Committee recognizes the important contributions of the Institute of Liberty and Democracy in the promotion of property rights and the creation private real estate markets in Latin America, the former Soviet Union, and North Africa. The Committee directs USAID to continue its funding support for the Institute.
The Committee recognizes the work of the International Real Property Foundation (IRPF) to create private real estate markets and promote property rights abroad. The Committee directs USAID to continue its partnership with IRPF to introduce international real estate standards and best practices in developing countries.
United States Telecommunications Training Institute.--The Committee recommends $1,000,000 for USTTI.
UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
The Committee received a large number of requests to fund specific activities at or through American institutions of higher education. The Committee strongly supports activities that advance international development and United States foreign policy goals. The Committee has reviewed the concepts proposed for funding, and recommends that USAID and/or the State Department (as appropriate for the proposed project) actively consider proposals submitted by the following organizations.
Unless a proposal demonstrates a unique, innovative, or proprietary capability, or demonstrates special considerations that justify limited or non-competitive treatment, the Committee expects that competitive procedures will be applied with regard to the proposals on the list that follows. The Committee also expects USAID to give priority to proposals that have technical merit, realistic budgets, matching contributions, and achievable objectives. Proposals are to be submitted to USAID and/or the State Department for consideration within 90 days after the date of enactment of this act.
No later than 60 days after the submission of the report required by section 653(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, USAID should submit a report to the Committee on the status of each activity identified below. Such a report should include: (1) the status of the funding proposal by the organization associated with each activity; (2) the degree to which the proposal is consistent with and would advance international development and United States foreign policy goals for the country or region in which the activity would take place; (3) the degree to which matching or other funds would be provided by the organization to complement the Federal contribution; (4) to the extent known at the time, any decision by USAID or the State Department on funding the activity, including the funding level; and (5) any other relevant information deemed important by USAID or the State Department. The Committee also expects to receive a second report on the status of these proposals no later than July 1, 2007.
With the foregoing in mind, the Committee recommends the following proposals for USAID and the State Department's active consideration:
Bowling Green State University- A proposal to establish a University Partnership Program between Bowling Green State University and universities in developing democracies.
Brandeis University- A proposal to establish global networks to assist countries that are developing democratic institutions.
Cleveland State University- A proposal to create a center for Local Public Administration and Economic Development in Southeastern Europe.
DePaul University- A proposal to develop a comprehensive approach to the rule of law in the Muslim world.
Eastern Michigan State University- A proposal, in conjunction with MA'AN Development Center in Ramallah, West Bank, to develop a program combining academic and hands-on training for staff and leaders of NGO's.
Georgetown University- A proposal to support the Leadership and Advocacy for Women in Africa Program.
Iowa State University- A proposal to establish a program to reduce poverty.
Jackson State University- A proposal to create a consortium for international development to combat HIV/AIDS.
LaRoche College- A proposal to expand programs to educate young people from conflict, post-conflict, and developing regions of the world.
Mississippi State University- A proposal to address food security and micronutrient deficiency through sweet potato production and utilization in select African countries in order to increase economic opportunities for women, to finance education for children, and integrate sweet potatoes into their diets to enhance women's and children's health.
Mississippi State University- A proposal to provide assistance for small-scale and subsistence fisheries in countries impacted by the December 2004 tsunami in Asia.
Monmouth University- A proposal, in conjunction with the University of Ghana, to increase primary school enrollment, retention and academic performance, especially among girls in Ghana, and to decrease the incidences of human trafficking.
Northeastern University- A proposal to provide training for athletes to advocate human rights reforms.
Ohio State University- A proposal to continue support of the Haitian entrepreneurial agribusiness development.
Oregon State University- A proposal to expand the Program for Water Conflict Prevention and Resolution to assist in the prevention and resolution of international water resources-based conflict.
Temple University- A proposal to expand the criminal law procedure program with Tsinghua University.
Texas A&M University- A proposal to create a program to train career professionals from developing countries strengthen agriculture by developing and transferring new science and technology.
University of Alabama- A proposal to establish a pilot operation which will promote Central American grown food products in foreign markets and increase exports.
University of Alaska- A proposal to continue efforts in business development and expanding mission to health and public works efforts in the Russian Far East.
University of Hawaii at Manoa- A proposal to expand a project which will revitalize agricultural higher education at colleges and institutes of agriculture throughout Iraq.
University of Iowa- A proposal to establish a center for Digital Communications in Development and Education through the University's eGranary Digital Library.
University of Kentucky- A proposal for coal mine safety programs in the former Soviet Union.
University of Kentucky- A proposal, in conjunction with Indonesian universities, to further economic development opportunities in Indonesia.
University of Miami- A proposal to continue a collaborative initiative to improve child health in the Ukraine.
University of Missouri at St. Louis- A proposal to create a Center for International Community College Education and Leadership to support United States development policy abroad.
University of Montana- A proposal to provide technical assistance and professional training for countries in Central Asia.
University of Nebraska at Lincoln- A proposal to develop a joint program with the University of Zambia for research and outreach programs in Zambia.
University of Nebraska at Omaha- A proposal for a community-based education project in Afghanistan, and a proposal to support the Afghanistan Young Leaders Program.
Utah State University- A proposal, in conjunction with Texas A&M University, to develop an irrigational research, educational, and training program in the Middle East.
Utah Valley State College- A proposal to establish a center to develop and undertake programs overseas designed to combat HIV/AIDS.
Vermont Law School- A proposal to strengthen China's legal system and governance, particularly in the area of environmental law, through training of Chinese law faculty, and the creation of the first environmental law clinic in China.
Western Kentucky University- A proposal for the continued funding of an international journalist training program.
Western Kentucky University- A proposal to address environmental health issues in China.
INTERNATIONAL DISASTER AND FAMINE ASSISTANCE
| Appropriations, 2006 | $361,350,000 |
| Emergency supplemental (Public Law 109-234) | 161,300,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 348,800,000 |
| House allowance | 348,800,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 350,675,000 |
The Committee recommends $350,675,000 for IDFA, an amount which is $1,875,000 above the budget request.
The Committee appreciates that significant resources are required to address international disasters and famines, and encourages the administration to request sufficient funds for these purposes in fiscal year 2008.
TRANSITION INITIATIVES
| Appropriations, 2006 | $39,600,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 50,000,000 |
| House allowance | 40,000,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 35,000,000 |
The Committee recommends $35,000,000 for TI, which is $15,000,000 below the budget request.
DEVELOPMENT CREDIT AUTHORITY
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
PROGRAM ACCOUNT
| Appropriations, 2006 | ........................... |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | $5,000,000 |
| House allowance | ........................... |
| Committee recommendation | ........................... |
OPERATING EXPENSES
| Appropriations, 2006 | $7,920,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 8,400,000 |
| House allowance | 8,400,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 8,400,000 |
PAYMENT TO THE FOREIGN SERVICE RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY FUND
| Appropriations, 2006 | $41,700,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 38,700,000 |
| House allowance | 38,700,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 38,700,000 |
The Foreign Service retirement and disability fund is a mandatory expense of USAID.
OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
| Appropriations, 2006 | $623,700,000 |
| Emergency supplemental (Public Law 109-234) | 101,000,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 678,826,000 |
| House allowance | 641,000,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 630,000,000 |
The Committee recommends $630,000,000 for USAID's operating expenses, which is $6,300,000 above the fiscal year 2006 enacted level and $48,826,000 below the fiscal year 2007 budget request.
CAPITAL INVESTMENT FUND
| Appropriations, 2006 | $69,300,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 131,800,000 |
| House allowance | 105,300,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 95,000,000 |
The Committee recommends $95,000,000 for the Capital Investment Fund, a decrease of $36,800,000 below the request and $25,700,000 above the fiscal year 2006 level.
OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
| Appropriations, 2006 | $35,640,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 38,000,000 |
| House allowance | 39,000,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 38,000,000 |
The Committee recommends $38,000,000 for Operating Expenses of the Office of the Inspector General, an amount equal to the budget request.
OTHER BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUND
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
| Appropriations, 2006 | $2,607,660,000 |
| Emergency supplemental (Public Law 109-234) | 1,686,000,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 3,214,470,000 |
| House allowance | 2,652,470,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 2,227,113,000 |
The Committee recommends $2,227,113,000 for the ESF account, a decrease of $987,357,000 below the budget request.
The Committee notes that funds requested under ESF for health programs ($125,174,000), basic education ($191,134,000) and democracy, governance and rule of law activities ($456,744,000) are included in the CSHPF, DA and DF accounts, respectively. Funds are allocated in the following table:
ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUND
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Africa:
Africa Regional 8,000 5,000 -3,000
Africa Union 3,000 3,000
Angola 2,500 600 -1,900
Burundi 2,500 -2,500
DROC 5,000 -5,000
Djibouti 3,500 375 -3,125
Ethiopia 4,000 1,500 -2,500
Kenya 6,755 2,500 -4,255
Liberia 40,000 26,500 -13,500
Nigeria 5,000 -5,000
Regional Organizations 1,000 1,000
Safe Skies 3,000 3,000
Sierre Leone-Special Court 2,500 12,000 +9,500
South Africa 1,300 -1,300
Sudan 60,000 60,000
Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Initiative 6,000 2,000 -4,000
Zimbabwe 3,000 -3,000
Kimberley Process 2,500 +2,500
Women's Justice Empowerment Initiative 7,250 7,250
Subtotal, Africa 164,305 127,225 -37,080
East Asia and the Pacific:
ASEAN Regional 3,400 1,000 -2,400
Burma 7,000 5,000 -2,000
Cambodia 13,500 1,000 -12,500
Indonesia 80,000 45,386 -34,614
Laos 500 500
Mongolia 7,500 5,600 -1,900
Pacific Islands 100 100
Philippines 20,000 12,251 -7,749
Tibet 4,000 +4,000
Timor-Leste 13,500 6,500 -7,000
Vietnam 1,000 5,000 +4,000
Environmental programs 2,000 +2,000
Developing Asian Institutions Fund 2,000 2,000
Regional Women's Issues 800 800
South Pacific Fisheries 18,000 18,000
Subtotal, East Asia and the Pacific 167,300 109,137 -58,163
Europe and Eurasia:
Cyprus 15,000 15,000
Irish Visa Program 3,500 3,500
OSCE Regional 1,000 1,000
Subtotal, Europe and Eurasia 19,500 19,500
Near East:
Egypt 455,000 301,827 -153,173
Iraq 478,770 453,770 -25,000
Israel 120,000 120,000
Jordan 245,000 182,000 -63,000
Lebanon 35,500 25,200 -10,300
Middle East Multilaterals 1,000 1,000
Middle East Partnership Initiative 120,000 75,000 -45,000
Middle East Regional Cooperation 5,000 500 -4,500
Morocco 18,000 3,000 -15,000
West Bank/Gaza 150,000 25,000 -125,000
Yemen 12,000 -12,000
Subtotal, Near East 1,640,270 1,187,297 -452,973
South Asia:
Afghanistan 610,000 381,500 -228,500
Bangladesh 5,000 -5,000
India 6,500 2,770 -3,730
Nepal 5,000 4,000 -1,000
Pakistan 350,000 255,567 -94,433
South Asia Regional 2,000 1,000 -1,000
Sri Lanka 4,000 2,700 -1,300
Subtotal, South Asia 982,500 647,537 -334,963
Western Hemisphere:
Bolivia 6,000 2,900 -3,100
Cuba 9,000 2,500 -6,500
Dominican Republic 12,000 7,000 -5,000
Ecuador 6,000 3,822 -2,178
El Salvador 10,000 6,000 -4,000
Guatemala 13,000 10,000 -3,000
Haiti 50,000 33,300 -16,700
Mexico 9,000 2,800 -6,200
Nicaragua 3,000 -3,000
Paraguay 2,000 -2,000
Peru 4,000 2,000 -2,000
Regional Anticorruption Initiatives 1,595 595 -1,000
Summit of the Americas Support 2,000 2,000
Third Border Initiative 3,000 3,000
Trade Capacity Building 20,000 -20,000
Venezuela 1,500 1,500
LAC Regional
Subtotal, Western Hemisphere 152,095 77,417 -74,678
Global:
Asia Pacific Partnership 26,000 -26,000
HRDF 35,000 -35,000
Disability Fund 4,000 +4,000
OES Initiative 8,000 6,000 -2,000
Wheelchairs 15,000 +15,000
UNHCHR Nepal 2,500 +2,500
Reconciliation Programs 11,000 20,000 +9,000
Environmental Security and Sustainability Programs 3,000 +3,000
Trafficking in Persons 8,500 8,500
Subtotal,Global 88,500 59,000 -29,500
Total, ESF 3,214,470 2,227,113 -987,357
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Asia-Pacific Partnership- The Committee recommends $26,000,000 for the Asia-Pacific Partnership, an amount equal to the request, under the heading `Diplomatic and Consular Programs'. The Committee expects that Asia-Pacific Partnership activities will be coordinated with existing efforts to promote clean energy technology export and market deployment initiatives. The Committee requests the State Department to consult with the Committee prior to the obligation of funds for this Partnership.
Community Action Program in Iraq- The Committee recommends $50,000,000 for USAID's Community Action Program in Iraq.
Conflict Diamonds- The Committee recommends $2,500,000 to implement the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, including by strengthening the role and capacity of civil society groups in the Kimberely Process.
Cyprus- The Committee is aware of reports that funds made available for bicommunal projects on Cyprus have been obligated without appropriate consultation with the Government of Cyprus.
Disabilities- The Committee recommends $4,000,000 to address the needs and protect the rights of people with disabilities in developing countries, and commends the work of the Advisory Committee on Persons with Disabilities at the State Department and USAID. Of this amount, $1,500,000 should be made available to organizations that specialize in advocacy for people with disabilities. The Committee directs the DFA to submit a report to the Committee no later than June 30, 2007 describing USAID's programs and activities to address the needs and protect the rights of people with disabilities.
The Committee recommends $15,000,000 to support the provision of wheelchairs for needy persons in developing countries. Of this amount, the Committee recommends $5,000,000 be made available for the activities of the Wheelchair Foundation, and expects these funds to be matched by private donations on a dollar-for-dollar basis. The Committee also recommends $2,000,000 for the programs of the Free Wheelchair Mission.
East Asia and Pacific Environmental Initiatives- The Committee recommends $2,000,000 for environmental programs and activities in East Asia and the Pacific, in addition to those included under the Asia-Pacific Partnership.
Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Fund.--The Committee recommends $1,500,000 for a United States contribution to the Fund from funds allocated under regional accounts.
Foundation for Environmental Security and Sustainability- The Committee continues to support the work of FESS to address critical United States national security interests in the context of regional instability arising from resource scarcity and management practices, natural hazards, and other environmental stresses. The Committee recognizes the continued importance of the Foundation's conflict management and mitigation efforts, particularly initiatives to develop regional/global approaches to combat corruption, implement extractive industries' best practices, and promote effective reconstruction of post-conflict countries to promote stability and security. The Committee recommends $3,000,000 for FESS for these efforts.
Iraq Memory Foundation- The Committee recognizes the important contribution the Iraq Memory Foundation has made toward documenting Saddam Hussein's myriad abuses against the people of Iraq. The Committee encourages the State Department to collaborate with the Foundation to complete the Legacy of Evil Project and fully digitize and annotate Ba'ath Party regime documents.
Marla Ruzicka Iraqi War Victims Fund- The Committee recommends $5,000,000 for this Fund, which should be transferred to and merged with funds appropriated under the heading `Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund' in chapter 2 of title II of Public Law 108-106.
MEPI- The Committee recommends $75,000,000 for the Middle East Partnership Initiative, $45,000,000 below the budget request, of which $9,000,000 is for scholarship programs for students from countries with significant Muslim populations at not-for-profit institutions of basic and higher education in the Middle East that are accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and are not controlled by the government of the country in which they are located, including the American University of Beirut, the American University in Cairo, and the Lebanese American University. The Committee encourages the State Department to consider a proposal from the Manachem Begin Center to advance peace through educational outreach activities to key Israeli and Arab demographic sectors, enhanced Arab-Israeli contacts and exchanges, and reconciliation programs.
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Nepal- The Committee recommends $2,500,000 for the programs of the UNHCHR in Nepal.
Reconciliation Programs- The Committee recommends $20,000,000 under the ESF account to support reconciliation programs and activities which bring together individuals of different ethnic, religious and political backgrounds in countries affected by civil conflict and war. This global program seeks to promote understanding, mutual respect and reconciliation through the active participation of members of opposing groups. The Committee supports funding of local organizations in affected countries, and also believes that the following organizations are among those deserving consideration for support:
--The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, which brings college age Arabs and Israelis together to promote better relations and solve common environmental problems;
--Seeds of Peace, which promotes understanding between teenagers in the Middle East, South Asia, Cyprus, and the Balkans;
--Facing History and Ourselves, which promotes civic responsibility, tolerance and respect in post-conflict societies;
--Middle East People-to-People Coexistence Program, which seeks to facilitate interaction and cooperation among Israeli and Palestinian youth;
--Project Children, which brings together Protestant and Catholic children from Ireland; and
--Interns for Peace, which unites youth, women, and diverse ethnic groups in cooperative development in the Middle East and elsewhere.
Special Court for Sierra Leone- The Committee recommends not less than $12,000,000 for a contribution to the Special Court for Sierra Leone.
West Bank and Gaza- The Committee continues to support the First Regional Cooperative Program for Health to be conducted by the Hebrew University's Kuvin Center and Al Quds University.
The Committee supports democratic institutions in the West Bank and Gaza that are transparent and accountable, and recommends that USAID give full consideration to a proposal to establish a Palestinian Transparency and Accountability Center.
ASSISTANCE FOR EASTERN EUROPE AND THE BALTIC STATES
| Appropriations, 2006 | $357,390,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 273,900,000 |
| House allowance | 227,900,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 211,138,000 |
The Committee recommends $211,138,000 for Eastern Europe and the Baltic States, an amount $62,762,000 below the budget request.
The Committee notes that funds requested under SEED for health programs ($2,684,000), basic education ($5,456,000), and democracy, governance and rule of law activities ($51,722,000) are included in the CSHPF, DA, and DF accounts, respectively. Funds are allocated in the following table:
ASSISTANCE FOR EASTERN EUROPE AND THE BALTIC STATES
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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Albania 20,000 13,393 -6,607
Bosnia and Herzegovina 31,000 21,648 -9,352
Kosovo 79,000 62,982 -16,018
Macedonia 27,000 13,777 -13,223
Serbia 62,000 52,073 -9,927
Montenegro 8,500 6,350 -2,150
OSCE Regional 28,500 28,500
Regional SEED 17,900 12,415 -5,485
TOTAL 273,900 211,138 -62,762
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State Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina.--The Committee recommends not less than $4,000,000 shall be made available to the State Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina for prosecution of cases stemming from the war in the former Yugoslavia.
ASSISTANCE FOR THE INDEPENDENT STATES OF THE FORMER SOVIET UNION
| Appropriations, 2006 | $508,860,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 441,000,000 |
| House allowance | 371,280,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 293,077,000 |
The Committee recommends $293,077,000 for the FSA account, a decrease of $147,923,000 below the budget request.
The Committee notes that funds requested under FSA for health programs ($52,008,000), basic education ($1,408,000), and democracy, governance and rule of law activities ($105,507,000) are included in the CSHPF, DA, and DF accounts, respectively. Funds are allocated in the following table:
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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Armenia 50,000 34,201 -15,799
Azerbajian 28,000 17,813 -10,187
Belarus 10,000 5,063 -4,937
Georgia 58,000 50,743 -7,257
Kazakhstan 19,000 12,163 -6,837
Kyrgyz Republic 32,000 21,297 -10,703
Moldova 16,000 9,344 -6,656
Russia 58,000 20,170 -37,830
Chechnya/Ingushetia/North Caucasus [5,000]
Tajikistan 22,000 13,971 -8,029
Turkmenistan 5,000 2,500 -2,500
Ukraine 85,000 58,292 -26,708
Uzbekistan 15,000 7,562 -7,438
Nagorno-Karabagh [5,000]
OSCE Regional 12,000 12,000
Central Asia Regional 1,570 288 -1,282
Regional FSA 29,430 27,670 -1,760
TOTAL 441,000 293,077 -147,923
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Children With Disabilities- The Committee recommends $2,000,000 for programs and activities for children with disabilities in Russia. The Committee recommends that of these funds, $1,000,000 should be provided to the Firefly Children's Network.
Civilian Research and Development Foundation- The Committee recommends $10,000,000 for CRDF's activities under the FSA and other accounts in the act to channel research activities of weapons scientists into constructive directions, such as HIV/AIDS, antiterrorism, energy development and science education.
Coal Safety Programs- The Committee recommends $5,000,000 for coal safety programs in Ukraine.
Eurasia Foundation- The Committee recognizes the work of the Eurasia Foundation in promoting democratic institutions, independent media, and business education throughout the former Soviet Union. The Committee supports funding for the Foundation at a level comparable to previous fiscal years to continue this work.
Eurasian Medical Education Program- The Committee supports the Eurasian Medical Education Program of the American College of Physicians to address HIV/AIDS and chronic diseases in Russia, and recommends funding for this program at a level comparable to that in fiscal year 2006.
Oral History Project- The Committee recommends that of the funds made available for assistance for Ukraine, the State Department should make sufficient funds available to reprint the report of the Oral History Project of the Congressional Commission on the Ukraine Famine and to facilitate the distribution of the report to libraries, schools and universities in Ukraine as a gift from the American people to the people of Ukraine in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Ukraine famine.
U.S. Forest Service.--The Committee appreciates the work of the U.S. Forest Service in the Russian Far East to promote sustainable forestry management, habitat protection for endangered species (including the Siberian tiger and rare salmon), protected area management and ecotourism, and fire management. The Committee recommends not less than $500,000 to support and expand these efforts.
World Council of Hellenes- The Committee supports the Council's Primary Health Care Initiative in countries of the former Soviet Union, and recommends funding for this program at a level comparable to that in fiscal year 2006.
INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
INTER-AMERICAN FOUNDATION
| Appropriations, 2006 | $19,305,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 19,268,000 |
| House allowance | 19,268,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 19,268,000 |
The Committee recommends $19,268,000 for the Inter-American Foundation, an amount equal to the request.
AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
| Appropriations, 2006 | $22,770,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 22,726,000 |
| House allowance | 22,726,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 26,000,000 |
The Committee recommends $26,000,000 for the African Development Foundation, an increase of $3,274,000 above the request.
PEACE CORPS
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
| Appropriations, 2006 | $318,780,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 336,700,000 |
| House allowance | 324,587,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 318,780,000 |
The Committee recommends $318,780,000 for the Peace Corps, an amount equal to the fiscal year 2006 funding level and $17,920,000 below the budget request.
MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION
| Appropriations, 2006 | $1,752,300,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 3,000,000,000 |
| House allowance | 2,000,000,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 1,877,000,000 |
The Committee recommends $1,877,000,000 for the MCC, an amount that is $1,123,000,000 below the request. The Committee unequivocally supports the foreign assistance objectives of the MCC: to provide such assistance in a manner that promotes economic growth and the elimination of extreme poverty and strengthens good governance, economic freedom, and investments in people.
In part, the funding level recommended by the Committee is due to the constraints of the 302(b) allocation for foreign assistance.
Coordination.--The Committee remains concerned that compacts and country plans for MCC projects should be coordinated with, and complementary to, other foreign assistance efforts of the United States. To ensure that the myriad foreign assistance and security assistance programs of the United States are integrated, efficient, and economical, the Deputy Secretary of State and the DFA shall submit a report to the Committee, not later than 15 days prior to the signing of each compact that includes, at a minimum: an assessment of the overall foreign assistance program in the subject country, to include a description of aggregate funding provided by the United States and the international donor community; an analysis of whether the MCC compact is duplicative with any other existing foreign assistance program, to include those of USAID; and, a description of any security assistance provided to the subject country.
Judicial Reform- The Committee recognizes that effective strategies to combat corruption, reform judicial systems, and strengthen the rule of law are essential to economic and democratic development and should be a central component in MCC compacts.
Education- The Committee recognizes that economic development cannot succeed without an educated workforce, and is concerned that of $1,800,000,000 of MCC funds committed through mid-2006, less than $13,000,000 is for education and in only one country. The Committee recommends that the MCC consider support for both basic and higher education in consideration of future compacts, and utilize the expertise of American institutions of higher education including Title XII land-grant colleges and universities. Eligible countries should be urged to include basic and higher education as a component in their proposals for MCC funding.
Environment.--The Committee notes that MCC programs often focus on the development of infrastructure to improve trade capacity and the movement of goods to markets. The Committee urges the MCC and Compact partner countries to responsibly consider environmental as well as economic factors in the planning and development of infrastructure. The Committee directs the MCC to submit a report not later than 90 days after enactment of the act, detailing the programmatic measures and investments the MCC intends to undertake to address any social and environmental costs directly resulting from infrastructure investments. In addition, the Committee encourages the MCC to (1) consult with environmental experts to develop infrastructure planning mechanisms to enable recipient countries to minimize the environmental and social costs of their compact proposals at the outset, and (2) actively encourage such countries to set aside an adequate portion of compact funds to implement effective environmental mitigation measures.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
GLOBAL HIV/AIDS INITIATIVE
| Appropriations, 2006 | $1,975,050,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 2,894,000,000 |
| House allowance | 2,772,500,000 |
| Committee recommendation | ........................... |
The Committee includes funding for the GHI under the CSHPF. The Committee consolidates all funds for health programs contained in the budget request under the CSHPF.
DEMOCRACY FUND
| Appropriations, 2006 | $94,050,000 |
| Emergency supplemental (Public Law 109-234) | 22,500,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | ........................... |
| House allowance | ........................... |
| Committee recommendation | 1,064,440,000 |
The Committee recommends $1,064,440,000 for democracy, governance, rule of law and human rights programs and activities. The Committee consolidates funds contained in the budget request for these purposes from DA ($144,500,000), ESF ($487,244,000), SEED ($51,722,000), FSA ($105,507,000), INCLE ($83,000,000), ACI ($9,800,000) and IOP ($10,000,000) under the DF account. Funds are allocated in the following table:
DEMOCRACY FUND
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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Africa:
Angola 5,968 5,968
Benin 400 400
Burundi 2,793 2,793
DROC 8,356 8,356
Ethiopia 4,100 4,100
Ghana 500 500
Guinea 579 579
Kenya 5,157 5,157
Liberia 17,247 20,000 +2,753
Madagascar 400 400
Mali 1,148 1,148
Mozambique 1,000 1,000
Namibia 775 775
Nigeria 15,352 10,000 -5,352
REDSO-SA 2,867 2,867
Regional Center for Southern Africa 1,850 1,850
Rwanda 1,648 1,648
Senegal 1,000 1,000
Sierra Leone 4,576 4,576
Somalia 1,571 1,571
South Africa 6,556 6,556
Sudan 4,149 4,149
Tanzania 1,074 1,074
Uganda 2,419 2,419
West African Regional Program 6,954 6,954
Africa Regional 10,352 5,000 -5,352
Zambia 750 750
Zimbabwe 4,400 4,400
Subtotal 113,941 105,990 -7,951
East Asia and the Pacific:
Burma 8,000 +8,000
Cambodia 13,410 14,410 +1,000
China/Hong Kong/Taiwan 733 35,000 +34,267
Indonesia 19,614 25,000 +5,386
Mongolia 1,900 1,900
North Korea/NED 3,000 +3,000
Philippines 8,650 9,000 +350
Thailand 5,000 +5,000
Tibet/NED 250 +250
Timor-Leste 4,000 4,000
Vietnam 2,000 +2,000
Regional 7,365 7,365
Subtotal 55,672 114,925 +59,253
Europe and and Eurasia:
Albania 4,789 4,789
Armenia 9,960 9,960
Azerbaijan 7,134 7,134
Belarus 5,937 5,937
Bosnia and Herzogovinia 9,352 9,352
Eurasia Regional 760 760
Europe Regional 1,518 1,518
Georgia 8,895 8,895
Kazakhstan 4,238 4,238
Kosovo 16,018 16,018
Kyrgyzstan 6,056 6,056
Macedonia 7,968 7,968
Moldova 6,078 7,500 +1,422
Montenegro 2,150 2,150
Russia 28,884 28,884
Serbia 9,927 9,927
Tajikistan 4,246 4,246
Turkmenistan 1,100 1,100
Ukraine 18,637 25,000 +6,363
Uzbekistan 3,582 3,582
Subtotal 157,229 165,014 +7,785
Near East:
Egypt 86,455 86,455
Iraq 108,000 108,000
Jordan 12,000 12,000
Lebanon 10,000 15,000 +5,000
Libya 2,000 +2,000
Syria 1,500 +1,500
Morocco 8,000 5,000 -3,000
Yemen 1,998 1,998
Subtotal 226,453 231,953 +5,500
South Asia:
Afghanistan 161,000 161,000
Bangladesh 6,550 6,550
Nepal 2,500 2,500
Pakistan 30,000 30,000
Sri Lanka 2,050 2,050
Subtotal 202,100 202,100
Western Hemisphere:
Bolivia 7,566 7,566
Caribbean Regional Program 1,000 1,586 +586
Cuba 6,500 6,500
Dominican Republic 4,000 4,000
Ecuador 6,578 6,578
El Salvador 250 250
Guatemala 6,091 6,091
Guyana 2,000 2,000
Haiti 24,700 24,700
Honduras 2,448 2,448
Jamaica 1,837 1,837
LAC Regional 8,421 5,000 -3,421
Mexico 8,200 8,200
Nicaragua 7,232 7,232
Paraguay 3,830 3,830
Peru 8,140 8,140
Subtotal 124,943 95,958 -2,835
HRDF 35,000 45,000 +10,000
China/Taiwan/Hong Kong
Islamic Country Initiative
NED-Core Programs 80,000 +80,000
U.N. Democracy Fund 10,000 3,500 -6,500
Islamic Countries Initiative 20,000 +20,000
Total 925,338 1,064,440 +165,252
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Cote d'Ivoire Programs- The Committee encourages all parties in Cote d'Ivoire to work toward the holding of free and fair democratic presidential elections, as the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of the New Forces and pro-government militias proceeds. The Committee recommends that electoral assistance be made available from within regional funds to accelerate preparations for and the monitoring of upcoming presidential elections.
Iran Programs- The budget request did not contain funds for democracy programs in Iran. The Committee notes that $20,000,000 for these purposes is contained in Public Law 109-234, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006.
Iraq Programs- The Committee recommends $108,000,000 for democracy, governance, rule of law, and human rights programs in Iraq. The Committee directs that these funds be made available to those organizations identified under the ESF heading in chapter 3, title I of Conference Report 109-494, and only after consultation with the Committee.
Pakistan Programs- The Committee recommends that of the funds made available for assistance for Pakistan, $5,000,000 be made available for political party development programs and $3,000,000 be made available for media development activities, including those conducted by Internews.
Syria Programs- The Committee recommends $1,500,000 for democracy programs in Syria.
Tolerance Programs- The Committee recommends $5,000,000 of the funds made available for assistance for Indonesia should be made available for programs and activities that utilize Indonesian leaders to promote moderation and tolerance in Islamic communities in Indonesia and other Islamic countries, including in the Middle East. The Committee recognizes the significant achievements of the Indonesian people in consolidating and strengthening their democratic processes and institutions, and believes this experience should be widely shared with other Islamic countries. Of this amount, the Committee recommends $3,700,000 for the LibForAll Foundation for programs targeted toward Islamic youth in other countries in the Middle East and elsewhere.
The Committee directs that $4,000,000 of the funds made available for assistance for Indonesia should be made available for political party development programs and activities.
UNDEF.--The Committee recommends $3,500,000 for the U.N. Democracy Fund, a decrease of $6,500,000 below the budget request.
PROGRAM ISSUES
BUREAU OF NEAR EASTERN AFFAIRS
The Committee believes the State Department's Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs should be more aggressive in its support of democracy programs in the Middle East, particularly in Egypt, and requires that funds made available to the Bureau for the promotion of democracy shall be obligated and expended only after consultation with DRL.
CIVIL SOCIETY, FREE MEDIA AND THE RULE OF LAW
The Committee reiterates its strong support for programs that strengthen civil society and the rule of law, including the development of free and independent media and unfettered access to the Internet.
American Bar Association/Central European and Eurasian Law Initiative- The Committee recommends continuation of CEELI and other rule of law programs in Asia, Africa and elsewhere at funding levels no less than fiscal year 2006 that are implemented through cooperative agreements.
International Association for Court Administration- The Committee recognizes IACA's activities to improve judicial administration in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.
Trade Unions- The Committee recognizes the role of trade unions in the promotion of democracy, the rule of law, and equitable economic development, and recommends DRL and USAID integrate trade unions in their strategies for promoting democracy overseas.
U.S.-Ukraine Foundation- The Committee recommends $10,000,000 for the Foundation's community partnership programs that support grassroots reform and civic participation in Ukraine.
Voice for Humanity- The Committee recognizes the successful programs conducted by VFH and recommends continued USAID support, where appropriate.
COORDINATION OF PROGRAMS
The Committee believes that democracy programs should further United States national security objectives, and that these objectives should be developed and prioritized through an interagency process. The Committee does not believe that sufficient coordination between USAID and the State Department has occurred to date, and notes that democracy strategies appear to be crafted by individual overseas missions. This results in haphazard and uneven support for democracy and the rule of law among missions and within regions. The Committee expects the DFA to make coordination of these programs a priority, and to ensure that missions, while having input into the creation of democracy strategies, will primarily serve to implement programs.
DEMOCRACY DEFINED
To ensure a common understanding of democracy programs among United States Government agencies, the Committee defines in the act the `promotion of democracy' to include programs that support good governance, human rights, independent media, and the rule of law, and otherwise strengthen the capacity of democratic political parties, NGOs, and citizens to support the development of democratic states, institutions and practices that are responsible and accountable to citizens.
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY
The Committee strongly supports the NED and recommends $106,250,000 for its programs and activities worldwide, an increase of $26,250,000 above the budget request. The Committee notes that NED's administrative expenses are included in title I of this act. Funds for the NED are allocated in the following table:
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY
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Region Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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Africa 9,600 11,000 +1,400
Asia 10,640 15,000 +4,360
Burma 4,000 +4,000
China/Taiwan/Hong Kong 10,000 +10,000
North Korea 3,000 +3,000
Tibet 250 +250
Middle East/North Africa 24,070 24,100 +30
Islamic Country Initiative 5,000 +5,000
Central and Eastern Europe 4,260 5,000 +740
Independent States of the Former Soviet Union 8,530 10,000 +1,470
Russia 4,000 +4,000
Latin America/Caribbean 8,240 9,000 +760
Multiregional 4,260 4,300 +40
Democratic Activities 1,600 1,600
Administration 8,800 -8,800
Total 80,000 106,250 +26,250
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GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS
The Committee retains a provision in current law that provides that any contract, grant, or cooperative agreement in excess of $10,000,000 shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of the Committees on Appropriations. As the Committee remains concerned with the cost effectiveness of USAID's reliance upon large contracts for democracy programs, particularly in the area of political development, the Committee recommends the President to emphasize the use of grants and cooperative agreements in the implementation of democracy programs.
The Committee requests the DFA, in consultation with relevant United States Government agencies, to submit a report to the Committee no later than 180 days after enactment of this act that clarifies the roles and responsibilities of contractors and grantees in the promotion of democracy abroad.
The Committee is aware that USAID proposes to utilize contracts for democracy programs in Central Asia. Given complex programmatic environments, the Committee directs USAID to consult with DRL and the Committee on a democracy strategy for that region.
HUMAN RIGHTS
Nepal.--The Committee welcomes recent positive political developments in Nepal and directs the State Department to work closely with other countries and international organizations to support efforts to peacefully resolve conflict in that country and to strengthen democratic institutions.
The Committee recommends the DFA to consider additional assistance for rural Nepali communities that are particularly vulnerable to Maoist influence, including for projects in reforestation, agriculture and to provide access to potable water.
The Committee remains concerned with human rights violations committed by both parties to the conflict. Of specific concern is the Maoist tactic of extortion, abduction and killing of civilians, and recruitment of children and any use of torture and summary execution by the Nepalese military.
Section 556 of this act conditions military assistance for security forces. The Committee is concerned specifically with reported abuses perpetrated by the Nepalese Army at Majharajgunj barracks. The Committee expects the Nepalese military to observe recognized standards of military conduct and human rights.
Guatemala- Section 556 of this act conditions military assistance for security forces. The Committee supports efforts of the State Department and the United Nations to encourage the Government of Guatemala to: (1) establish the U.N.-sponsored international commission to aid in investigating, dismantling and prosecuting networks responsible for acts of political violence, including those with links to security, judicial or other government institutions; (2) enact the necessary laws to effectively combat organized crime, drug trafficking and corruption; (3) complete a workable plan with reasonable timetables for ending the role of the Army in internal law enforcement and rebuilding the National Civilian Police; (4) enact the necessary laws to establish full civilian control of the military and intelligence agencies and to ensure that the military justice system conforms to international standards; and (5) implement the necessary fiscal reforms to finance the implementation of these measures.
The Committee is aware that a vast collection of records belonging to the Guatemalan National Police, some of which document political killings during the civil war, is being reviewed and preserved. These records have historical and judicial importance and the Committee recommends $100,000 from within funding for USAID to assist in their preservation.
HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRACY FUND
The Committee recommends $85,000,000 for the HRDF, and increase of $50,000,000 above the budget request, of which $25,000,000 is for programs and activities in the PRC, Taiwan and Hong Kong, and $15,000,000 is for programs and activities in Islamic countries outside the Middle East. To ensure programmatic flexibility, the Committee provides the Assistant Secretary for DRL with responsibility for all policy, funding, and programming decisions regarding funds made available to DRL in this act.
ISLAMIC COUNTRIES INITIATIVE
The Committee recommends $20,000,000 for the promotion of democracy in countries located outside the Middle East region with significant Muslim populations, and where such programs would be important to United States efforts to respond to, deter, or prevent acts of international terrorism.
The Committee recommends $5,000,000 for programs and activities that provide professional training for journalists, and directs State to provide sufficient funds to Internews for this purpose.
INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
| Appropriations, 2006 | $472,428,000 |
| Emergency supplemental (Public Law 109-234) | 107,700,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 795,490,000 |
| House allowance | 703,600,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 712,490,000 |
The Committee recommends $712,490,000 for INCLE, an amount $83,000,000 below the request. The Committee includes $83,000,000 for rule of law programs for Iraq under the DF.
The Committee remains committed to supporting the Nation's allies in the global war on terror in strengthening law enforcement capabilities. Through the improvement of the Iraqi criminal justice system, the interdiction and eradication of opium in Afghanistan, and the strengthening of Pakistani security forces, these INCLE programs increase the ability of our allies to lawfully govern. The Committee recommendation includes: $297,390,000 for Afghanistan; $171,600,000 for Iraq; $25,500,000 for Pakistan; and $4,700,000 for Indonesia.
ILEAs- The Committee recommends an increase of $2,500,000, to the request from within funds provided under this account, to be allocated equally among the four ILEAs, with an equal share reserved for a new Latin America ILEA if it is established during fiscal year 2007.
NCMEC- The Committee recommends $650,000 from within funds provided under this account for the State Department to assist the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in developing a system for information sharing, tracking incidents, and identifying patterns of international child pornography.
ANDEAN COUNTERDRUG INITIATIVE
| Appropriations, 2006 | $727,155,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 721,500,000 |
| House allowance | 506,850,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 699,400,000 |
The Committee recommends $699,400,000 for the ACI, a decrease of $22,100,000 from the request.
The Committee remains committed to the goals of the ACI, to eliminate the cultivation and refining of cocaine and opium, and to reduce the flow of drugs to the United States. The Committee recommends the level of funding identified in the request for each country program, as detailed in the following table:
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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Bolivia:
Alternative Development [transfer to Democracy Fund] 31,000 29,000 -2,000
Interdiction 35,000 34,000 -1,000
Brazil: Law enforcement/interdiction 4,000 4,000
Colombia:
Alternative Development 125,000 125,000
Interdiction 313,850 313,850
Rule of Law 26,150 30,150 +4,000
Ecuador:
Alternative Development [transfer to Democracy Fund] 8,400 5,000 -3,400
Interdiction 8,900 8,900
Panama: Law enforcement/interdiction 4,000 4,000
Peru:
Alternative Development [transfer to Democracy Fund] 42,500 38,100 -4,400
Interdiction 56,000 53,000 -3,000
Venezuela: Law enforcement/interdiction 1,000 1,000
Critical Flight Safety:
UH-1N SLEP 15,000 10,000 -5,000
UH-1N engines 1,000 1,000
OV-10D SLEP 10,100 7,500 -2,600
Huey II conversion program 24,500 21,000 -3,500
Huey II procurement 6,700 6,700
Huey II Wiring Upgrade 1,200 1,200
Programmed maintenance 7,200 6,000 -1,200
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Critical Flight Safety Program- Senate Report 109-96 noted that State Department funds the acquisition, lease and operation and maintenance of aircraft by using country funds, interregional aviation support funds, air bridge denial funds and critical flight safety funds. The Report further suggested that the Department should consider a single operation and maintenance account to unify the disparate sources and reform the unwieldy structure for the funding of the aviation fleet. The State Department took no action to improve this organizational structure and within the request seeks $65,700,000 for the Critical Flight Safety Program, an increase of more than 100 percent over the current fiscal year.
The budget request seeks advance funding for two multi-year Service Life Extension Programs although no prototype remanufactured aircraft has yet to be completed. The Committee recommends funding that more realistically reflects the anticipated delivery schedule of these remanufactured aircraft. The State Department is to provide the Committee with a schedule for the delivery of these aircraft, and the cost per airframe. Although the request seeks $7,200,000 for a new start programmed depot maintenance program, the budget justification materials included no estimate of cost per maintenance availability or program schedule. The Committee recommends $6,000,000 and expects the State Department to provide a summary of maintenance costs per aircraft and schedule.
The Committee requires that all reprogramming of funds under this heading shall be subject to the same review and approval procedures by the State Department as apply to the reprogramming of ESF funds.
Forensic Assistance- The Committee is aware that Colombia is among the countries most affected by murder and kidnapping. EQUITAS, a non-profit scientific organization, uses forensic analysis to identify the remains of Colombians who have disappeared as a result of conflict. The Committee recommends up to $250,000 from within funds available to USAID to support EQUITAS's work.
MIGRATION AND REFUGEE ASSISTANCE
| Appropriations, 2006 | $783,090,000 |
| Emergency supplemental (Public Law 109-234) | 75,700,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 832,900,000 |
| House allowance | 750,206,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 832,900,000 |
The Committee recommends $832,900,000 for the MRA account, an amount equal to the budget request. Funds are allocated in the following table:
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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Overseas Assistance:
Africa 235,920 235,920
East Asia 20,405 20,405
Europe 40,040 40,040
Near East 113,325 113,325
South Asia 44,424 44,424
Western Hemisphere 21,978 21,978
Migration 11,640 11,640
Strategic Global Priorities 60,256 60,256
Refugee Admissions 222,694 222,694
Humanitarian Migrants to Israel 40,000 40,000
Administrative Expenses 22,218 22,218
Total 832,900 832,900
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The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement- The Committee notes that as the Magen David Adom Society of Israel has been accorded membership in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, restrictions on a headquarters contributions to the International Committee of the Red Cross are not continued.
UNITED STATES EMERGENCY REFUGEE AND MIGRATION ASSISTANCE FUND
| Appropriations, 2006 | $29,700,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 55,000,000 |
| House allowance | 30,000,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 55,000,000 |
The Committee recommends $55,000,000 for the ERMA account, an amount equal to the budget request.
NONPROLIFERATION, ANTI-TERRORISM, DEMINING AND RELATED PROGRAMS
| Appropriations, 2006 | $405,999,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 449,430,000 |
| House allowance | 430,010,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 449,430,000 |
The Committee recommends $449,430,000 for the NADR account, an amount equal to the request. The Committee recommendation includes $209,050,000 for Nonproliferation programs, $157,480,000 for Anti-Terrorism programs, and $82,900,000 for Regional Stability and Humanitarian Assistance programs.
CONFLICT RESPONSE FUND
| Appropriations, 2006 | ........................... |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | $75,000,000 |
| House allowance | ........................... |
| Committee recommendation | ........................... |
Although the budget request includes $75,000,000 for a Conflict Response Fund, the Committee recommends no funding for this new start program. During the Committee's review of the request, State Department officials cited studies and analysis conducted by the staff of the Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization as evidence of that organization's value to the interagency planning process. Although the Committee repeatedly requested access to these studies, specifically those reported to have contained long term planning for peacekeeping, training and development programs in Sudan, no such documents were presented. The State Department requested funding for the establishment of a new Civilian Reserve Corps, which in theory would be capable of deploying to a conflict or post-war environment to aid in civilian administrations and coordination. The State Department is currently reviewing the legislative authorities, manning requirement, and operational concepts related to establishing such a capability, and these studies may produce a more defensible request for funding as part of a future budget request.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
| Appropriations, 2006 | $19,800,000 |
| Emergency supplemental (Public Law 109-234) | 13,000,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 23,700,000 |
| House allowance | 23,700,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 23,700,000 |
The Committee recommends $23,700,000 for the International Affairs Technical Assistance program, an amount equal to the request.
DEBT RESTRUCTURING
| Appropriations, 2006 | $64,350,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 182,799,000 |
| House allowance | 20,000,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 21,000,000 |
The Committee recommends $21,000,000 for bilateral Heavily Indebted Poor Country [HIPC] and poorest country debt reduction, HIPC Trust Fund, and Tropical Forest Conservation Act debt reduction programs. The Committee recommends $20,000,000 to support implementation of the Tropical Forest Conservation Act.
TITLE IV.
MILITARY ASSISTANCE
FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT
INTERNATIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING
| Appropriations, 2006 | $85,877,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 88,900,000 |
| House allowance | 88,000,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 88,900,000 |
The Committee continues its support for the IMET program and provides $88,900,000 for this account, as requested.
The Committee encourages additional support under the IMET account to U.S. allies in the war against international terrorism, including the Philippines, Georgia, Latvia, Indonesia, El Salvador, and Mongolia.
The recommended level of assistance for Guatemala is only to support efforts of the military to participate in internationl peacekeeping operations and improve disaster response capabilities.
FOREIGN MILITARY FINANCING PROGRAM
| Appropriations, 2006 | $4,455,000,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 4,550,900,000 |
| House allowance | 4,454,900,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 4,667,800,000 |
The Committee recommends $4,667,800,000 for the FMF account, an increase of $116,900,000 above the budget request. The Committee recommendation recognizes that FMF, combined with the national resources committed by our allies to improve their own capabilities, contributes to: their respective preparedness for national defense; regional stability; interoperability as a coalition member; and peacekeeping proficiency.
The following table details the adjustments recommended by the Committee:
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Item Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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Israel 2,340,000 2,340,000
Jordan 206,000 206,000
Egypt 1,300,000 1,300,000
Armenia 3,500 3,500
Azerbaijan 4,500 3,500 -1,000
Pakistan 300,000 300,000
Indonesia 6,500 10,000 +3,500
Phiilippines 17,600 30,000 +12,400
Nepal 1,300 -1,300
Combatant Commanders Inititative Fund 100,000 +100,000
Administrative Expenses 43,500 43,500
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Combatant Commanders Initiative Fund- The Committee recommends a new program to be funded within FMF. The purpose of the program is identical to GPOI, namely, to identify the critical shortfalls in the training, equipment, and capabilities of our allies to serve in peacekeeping and peace enforcement operations. The Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs, in consultation with the Combatant Commanders of the U.S. Pacific, Central, European, and Southern Commands, shall identify the most critical training and equipment shortfalls of our peacekeeping partners and regional allies. The Assistant Secretary shall propose to the Committee, not later than October 15, 2006, a program and plan to address these shortfalls over a 3-year period. The Committee recommends $100,000,000 for this initiative.
Guatemala- The budget request did not seek funding for Guatemala. The Committee directs that within available funds up to $500,000 in assistance should be available for the Guatemalan Navy and Air Force. The recommended funding is only for aircraft spare parts and the purchase of outboard motors for Navy patrol boats on the Usumacinta River, which is a frequent transit route for drug traffickers.
Report.--Not later than 90 days after enactment of the act, and for each fiscal quarter thereafter, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the Committee that details the use of all funds appropriated under this heading. The report shall describe, at a minimum: all major end items procured; services or training provided or purchased; operation and maintenance services and contracts, to include logistics and commodities purchased; and the procurement of ordnance or ammunition.
PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS
| Appropriations, 2006 | $173,250,000 |
| Emergency supplemental (Public Law 109-234) | 178,000,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 200,500,000 |
| House allowance | 170,000,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 97,925,000 |
The Committee recommends $97,925,000 for the PKO account, a decrease of $102,575,000 from the budget request. Funds recommended for Peacekeeping Operations support multilateral peacekeeping operations and training.
The following table details the adjustments recommended by the Committee:
[In thousands of dollars]
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Item Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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Africa regional programs 3,950 3,950
Liberia Security Sector reform 14,800 14,800
Sudan Security Sector reform 41,425 41,425
GPOI (funded under Foreign Military Financing Program) 102,575 -102,575
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GPOI.--Within Public Law 109-102, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act 2006, the Congress provided $175,000,000 for Peacekeeping Operations, of which $100,384,000 was for the GPOI. The purpose of the GPOI program, a Presidential initiative, is to train and equip foreign militaries for participation in peacekeeping missions and operations. The State Department, however, has failed to demonstrate a requisite level of commitment to the program, instead viewing funds provided for GPOI as a funding source for other activities. The Committee recommends no funding for GPOI under PKO and recommends a new program, the CCIF under the Foreign Military Financing Program.
In Senate Report 109-96 the Committee included a reporting requirement intended to insure that the State Department executed the GPOI program and the other programs funded within Peacekeeping Operations. The State Department ignored the Committee's guidance, and proved unable to articulate any plan for the use of fiscal year 2005 funding until calendar year 2006. The Committee recommends a reporting requirement, contained in section 531, to remedy this failure in planning and program management.
TITLE V
MULTILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS SUMMARY
| Appropriations, 2006 | $1,277,238,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 1,328,968,000 |
| House allowance | 1,298,218,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 1,261,343,000 |
The Committee recommends the total amount of paid-in capital funding shown above to provide for contributions to the International Development Association, the Global Environment Facility, the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, the Inter-American Development Bank's Multilateral Investment Fund, the Asian Development Fund, the African Development Bank and Fund, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the International Fund for Agriculture Development.
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT FACILITY
| Appropriations, 2006 | $79,200,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 56,250,000 |
| Amended budget estimate, 2007 | 80,000,000 |
| House allowance | 56,250,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 80,000,000 |
The Committee recommends $80,000,000 for a contribution to the GEF, an amount equal to the request. The Committee notes that a budget amendment to increase the request for the GEF by $23,750,000 was received on June 27, 2006. This increase is offset by an amendment to the request for a contribution to the Asian Development Bank.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
| Appropriations, 2006 | $940,500,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 950,000,000 |
| House allowance | 950,000,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 950,000,000 |
CONTRIBUTION TO THE ENTERPRISE FOR THE AMERICAS MULTILATERAL INVESTMENT FUND
| Appropriations, 2006 | $1,725,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 25,000,000 |
| House allowance | 23,000,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 15,000,000 |
CONTRIBUTION TO THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
| Appropriations, 2006 | ........................... |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | $23,750,000 |
| Amended budget estimate, 2007 | ........................... |
| House allowance | ........................... |
| Committee recommendation | ........................... |
CONTRIBUTION TO THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT FUND
| Appropriations, 2006 | $99,000,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 115,250,000 |
| House allowance | 110,250,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 57,625,000 |
CONTRIBUTION TO THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
| Appropriations, 2006 | $3,602,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 5,018,416 |
| House allowance | 5,018,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 5,018,416 |
LIMITATION ON CALLABLE CAPITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
| Appropriations, 2006 | $88,334,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 78,621,847 |
| House allowance | 78,622,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 78,622,000 |
The Committee recommends $78,622,000 for the African Development Bank for the scheduled United States contribution, an amount equal to the request.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND
| Appropriations, 2006 | $134,343,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 135,700,000 |
| House allowance | 135,700,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 135,700,000 |
CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
| Appropriations, 2006 | $14,850,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 18,000,000 |
| House allowance | 18,000,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 18,000,000 |
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS
| Appropriations, 2006 | $326,163,000 |
| Budget estimate, 2007 | 289,000,000 |
| House allowance | 327,570,000 |
| Committee recommendation | 306,125,000 |
The Committee provides $306,125,000 for the IO&P account. This amount is $17,125,000 above the budget request. Funds in this account are allocated in the following table:
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Fiscal year 2007 budget estimate Committee recommendation Change from budget estimate
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Center for Human Settlements 400 400
IMO Maritime Security Programs 400 400
International Civil Aviation Organization 950 950
International Conservation Programs 5,906 6,000 +94
International Contributions for Scientific, Educational, and Cultural Activities 1,000 1,000
International Development Law Organization 300 300
International Panel on Climate Change/UN 5,320 6,000 +680
Framework Convention on Climate Change Montreal Protocol Multilateral Fund 19,000 19,000
OAS Development Assistance Programs 5,225 5,225
OAS Fund for Strengthening Democracy 2,500 2,500
UN Children's Fund 123,000 127,500 +4,500
UN Democracy Fund 10,000 -10,000
UN Development Fund for Women 950 3,000 +2,050
UN Development Program 94,500 110,000 +15,500
UN Environment Program 9,524 10,500 +976
UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs 1,000 1,000
UN Voluntary Fund for Technical Cooperation in the Field of Human Rights 1,425 1,500 +75
UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture 4,750 7,000 +2,250
UNIFEM Trust Fund 1,000 +1,000
World Meteorological Organization 1,900 1,900
World Trade Organization 950 950
Total 289,000 306,125 +17,125
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UNDEF.--The Committee addresses the U.N. Democracy Fund under the DF account.
World Food Program.--The Committee recommends $10,000,000 for the WFP from funds from USAID's Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance under section 534(g) of this act. The Committee continues to strongly support the work of WFP.
GENERAL PROVISIONS--TITLES II-V
SEC. 501. Compensation for United States Executive Directors to International Financial Institutions.
SEC. 502. Restrictions on Voluntary Contributions to United Nations Agencies.
SEC. 503. Limitation on Residence Expenses.
SEC. 504. Unobligated Balances Report.
SEC. 505. Limitation on Representational Allowances.
SEC. 506. Prohibition on Taxation of United States Assistance.
SEC. 507. Prohibition Against Direct Funding for Certain Countries.
SEC. 508. Military Coups.
SEC. 509. Transfers.
SEC. 510. Commercial Leasing of Defense Articles.
SEC. 511. Availability of Funds.
SEC. 512. Limitation on Assistance to Countries in Default.
SEC. 513. Commerce and Trade.
SEC. 514. Surplus Commodities.
SEC. 515. Notification Requirements.
SEC. 516. Limitation on Availability of Funds for International Organizations and Programs.
SEC. 517. Independent States of the Former Soviet Union.
SEC. 518. Voluntary Family Planning Programs.
SEC. 519. Export Financing Transfer Authorities.
SEC. 520. Special Notification Requirements.
SEC. 521. Definition of Program, Project, and Activity.
SEC. 522. Child Survival and Health Activities.
SEC. 523. Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria.
SEC. 524. Notification on Excess Defense Equipment.
SEC. 525. Aircraft Procurement.
SEC. 526. Limitation on Funds Relating to Attendance of Federal Employees at Conferences Occurring Outside the United States.
SEC. 527. Prohibition on Bilateral Assistance to Terrorist Countries.
SEC. 528. Debt-for-Development.
SEC. 529. Separate Accounts.
SEC. 530. Enterprise Fund Restrictions.
SEC. 531. Report on Peacekeeping Operations.
SEC. 532. Authorities for the Peace Corps, Inter-American Foundation and African Development Foundation.
SEC. 533. Impact on Jobs in the United States.
SEC. 534. Special Authorities.
SEC. 535. Arab League Boycott of Israel.
SEC. 536. Eligibility for Assistance.
SEC. 537. Reservations of Funds.
SEC. 538. Unobligated Balances. (Note: This provision also pertains to Title I of this act.)
SEC. 539. Prohibition on Publicity or Propaganda.
SEC. 540. Prohibition of Payments to United Nations Members.
SEC. 541. Nongovernmental Organizations--Documentation.
SEC. 542. Prohibition on Assistance to Foreign Governments that Export Lethal Military Equipment to Countries Supporting International Terrorism.
SEC. 543. Withholding of Assistance for Parking Fines and Real Property Taxes Owed by Foreign Countries.
SEC. 544. War Crimes Tribunals Drawdown.
SEC. 545. Landmines.
SEC. 546. Prohibition of Payment of Certain Expenses.
SEC. 547. Assistance for Egypt.
SEC. 548. Palestinian Statehood.
SEC. 549. Restrictions Concerning the Palestinian Authority and PLO.
SEC. 550. Limitation on Assistance for the PLO, the Palestinian Authority, and the West Bank of Gaza.
SEC. 551. Western Hemisphere.
SEC. 552. Sub-Saharan Africa.
SEC. 553. East Asia and the Pacific.
SEC. 554. Afghanistan.
SEC. 555. Central Asia.
SEC. 556. Limitation on Assistance to Security Forces.
SEC. 557. Foreign Military Training Report.
SEC. 558. Authorization Requirement.
SEC. 559. Authorization.
SEC. 560. Contributions to United Nations Population Fund.
SEC. 561. War Criminals.
SEC. 562. User Fees.
SEC. 563. Funding for Serbia.
SEC. 564. Community-Based Police Assistance.
SEC. 565. Special Debt Relief for the Poorest.
SEC. 566. Authority to Engage in Debt Buybacks or Sales.
SEC. 567. Reporting Requirement.
SEC. 568. Excess Defense Articles for Central and South European Countries and Certain Other Countries.
SEC. 569. United States Agency for International Development Management (Including Transfer of Funds).
SEC. 570. Environment Programs.
SEC. 571. Disability Programs.
SEC. 572. Security in Asia.
SEC. 573. Peace Corps Personal Services Contractors Separation Pay.
SEC. 574. Rescissions.
SEC. 575. Allocations.
SEC. 576. References.
SEC. 577. Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
SEC. 578. Indonesia Report.
SEC. 579. Orphans, Displaced and Abandoned Children.
SEC. 580. Assistance for Foreign Nongovernmental Organizations.
COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7, RULE XVI OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE
Rule XVI, paragraph 7 requires that every report on a general appropriation bill filed by the Committee must identify each recommended amendment, with particularity, which proposes an item of appropriation which is not made to carry out the provisions of an existing law, a treaty stipulation, or an act or resolution previously passed by the Senate during that session.
Items providing funding for fiscal year 2007 which lack authorization are as follows:
Administration of Foreign Affairs;
International Organizations;
International Commissions;
Other Department of State;
Broadcasting Board of Governors;
Commission on International Religious Freedom;
U.S. Institute of Peace;
Child Survival and Health Programs Fund;
Development Assistance;
International Disaster and Famine Assistance;
Transition Initiatives;
Development Credit Authority;
USAID Operating Expenses;
USAID Operating Expenses, Office of Inspector General;
USAID Capital Investment Fund;
Economic Support Fund;
Assistance for Eastern Europe and the Baltic States;
Assistance for the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union;
Inter-American Foundation;
African Development Foundation;
Peace Corps;
Millennium Challenge Corporation;
Democracy Fund;
International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement;
Andean Counterdrug Initiative;
Migration and Refugee Assistance;
United States Emergency Migration and Refugee Assistance Fund;
Nonproliferation, Anti-Terrorism, Demining and Related Assistance;
International Affairs Technical Assistance;
Debt Restructuring;
International Military Education and Training;
Foreign Military Financing Program;
Peacekeeping Operations;
International Organizations and Programs;
Asian Development Fund;
and African Development Fund.
COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7(C), RULE XXVI, OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE
Pursuant to paragraph 7(c) of rule XXVI, on June 29, 2006, the Committee ordered reported, en bloc: H.R. 5427, making appropriations for Energy and Water for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title; H.R. 5522, making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title; H.R. 5386, making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute; and H.R. 5441, making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute, with each bill subject to further amendment and each subject to the budget allocation, by a recorded vote of 28-0, a quorum being present. The vote was as follows:
| Yeas | Nays |
| Chairman Cochran | |
| Mr. Stevens | |
| Mr. Specter | |
| Mr. Domenici | |
| Mr. Bond | |
| Mr. McConnell | |
| Mr. Burns | |
| Mr. Shelby | |
| Mr. Gregg | |
| Mr. Bennett | |
| Mr. Craig | |
| Mrs. Hutchison | |
| Mr. DeWine | |
| Mr. Brownback | |
| Mr. Allard | |
| Mr. Byrd | |
| Mr. Inouye | |
| Mr. Leahy | |
| Mr. Harkin | |
| Ms. Mikulski | |
| Mr. Reid | |
| Mr. Kohl | |
| Mrs. Murray | |
| Mr. Dorgan | |
| Mrs. Feinstein | |
| Mr. Durbin | |
| Mr. Johnson | |
| Ms. Landrieu |
COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 12, RULE XXVI OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE
Paragraph 12 of rule XXVI requires that Committee report on a bill or joint resolution repealing or amending any statute or part of any statute include `(a) the text of the statute or part thereof which is proposed to be repealed; and (b) a comparative print of that part of the bill or joint resolution making the amendment and of the statute or part thereof proposed to be amended, showing by stricken-through type and italics, parallel columns, or other appropriate typographical devices the omissions and insertions which would be made by the bill or joint resolution if enacted in the form recommended by the Committee.'
In compliance with this rule, the following changes in existing law proposed to be made by the bill are shown as follows: existing law to be omitted is enclosed in black brackets, new matter is printed in italic, and existing law in which no change is proposed is shown in roman.
TITLE 8--ALIENS AND NATIONALITY
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CHAPTER 12--IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY
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SUBCHAPTER II--IMMIGRATION
PART I--SELECTION SYSTEM
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Sec. 1157. Annual admission of refugees and admission of emergency situation refugees
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AMENDMENTS
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- `(b) ESTABLISHMENT OF CATEGORIES-
- `(1) * * *
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- `(3) Within the number of admissions of refugees allocated for for [sic] each of fiscal years 1990, 1991, and 1992 for refugees who are nationals of the Soviet Union under section 207(a)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1157(a)(3)] and within the number of such admissions allocated for each of fiscal years 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, [Struck out->]
[ and 2006 ][<-Struck out] 2006, and 2007 for refugees who are nationals of the independent states of the former Soviet Union, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania under such section, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President shall allocate one thousand of such admissions for such fiscal year to refugees who are within the category of aliens described in paragraph (2)(B).- `(e) PERIOD OF APPLICATION-
- `(1) Subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Nov. 21, 1989] and shall only apply to applications for refugee status submitted before October 1, [Struck out->]
[ 2006 ][<-Struck out] 2007.- `(2) Subsection (c) shall apply to decisions made after the date of the enactment of this Act and before October 1, [Struck out->]
[ 2006 ][<-Struck out] 2007.- `(3) Subsection (d) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall only apply to reapplications for refugee status submitted before October 1, [Struck out->]
[ 2006 ][<-Struck out] 2007.'* * * * * * *
PART V--ADJUSTMENT AND CHANGE OF STATUS
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Sec. 1255. Adjustment of status of nonimmigrant to that of personadmitted for permanent residence
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AMENDMENTS
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- `(b) ALIENS ELIGIBLE FOR ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS- The benefits provided in subsection (a) shall only apply to an alien who--
- `(1) was a national of an independent state of the former Soviet Union, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Vietnam, Laos, or Cambodia, and
- `(2) was inspected and granted parole into the United States during the period beginning on August 15, 1988, and ending on September 30, [Struck out->]
[ 2006 ][<-Struck out] 2007, after being denied refugee status.* * * * * * *
TITLE 22--FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
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CHAPTER 7--INTERNATIONAL BUREAUS, CONGRESSES, ETC.
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SUBCHAPTER XII--INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
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Sec. 283. Acceptance of membership by United States in Inter-American Development Bank
- The President is hereby authorized to accept membership for the United States in the Inter-American Development Bank (hereinafter referred to as the `Bank'), provided for by the agreement establishing the bank (hereinafter referred to as the `agreement') deposited in the archives of the Organization of American States.
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SEC. 39. FIRST REPLENISHMENT OF THE RESOURCES OF THE ENTERPRISE FOR THE AMERICAS MULTILATERAL INVESTMENT FUND.
- (a) CONTRIBUTION AUTHORITY-
- (1) IN GENERAL- The Secretary of the Treasury may contribute on behalf of the United States $150,000,000 to the first replenishment of the resources of the Enterprise for the Americas Multilateral Investment Fund.
- (2) SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATIONS- The authority provided by paragraph (1) may be exercised only to the extent and in the amounts provided for in advance in appropriations Acts.
- (b) LIMITATIONS ON AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS- For the United States contribution authorized by subsection (a), there are authorized to be appropriated not more than $150,000,000, without fiscal year limitation, for payment by the Secretary of the Treasury.
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CHAPTER 32--FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
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SUBCHAPTER I--INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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PART III--INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS
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Sec. 2227. Withholding of United States proportionate share for certain programs of international organizations
- (a) Covered programs
- Notwithstanding any other provision of law, none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this part shall be available for the United States proportionate share for programs for Burma, [Struck out->]
[ Iraq, ][<-Struck out] North Korea, Syria, Libya, Iran, Cuba, or the Palestine Liberation Organization or for projects whose purpose is to provide benefits to the Palestine Liberation Organization or entities associated with it, or at the discretion of the President, Communist countries listed in section 2370(f) of this title.* * * * * * *
CHAPTER 58--DIPLOMATIC SECURITY
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SUBCHAPTER IV--DIPLOMATIC SECURITY PROGRAM
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Sec. 4856. Efficiency in contracting
- (a) Bonuses and penalties
- The Director of the Office of Foreign Buildings shall provide for a contract system of bonuses and penalties for the diplomatic construction program funded pursuant to the authorizations of appropriations provided in this subchapter. Not later than 3 months after August 27, 1986, the Director shall submit a report to the Congress on the implementation of this section.
- (b) Surety bonds and guarantees
- The Director of the Office of Foreign Buildings shall require each person awarded a contract for work under the diplomatic construction program to post a surety bond or guarantee, in such amount as the Director may determine, to assure performance under such contract.
- [Struck out->]
[ (c) Disqualification of contractors ][<-Struck out] - [Struck out->]
[ No person doing business with Libya may be eligible for any contract awarded pursuant to this act. ][<-Struck out]* * * * * * *
PUBLIC LAW 106-113
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APPENDIX E--H.R. 3425
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TITLE V--INTERNATIONAL DEBT RELIEF
SEC. 501. ACTIONS TO PROVIDE BILATERAL DEBT RELIEF.
- (a) * * *
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- (i) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS- For the cost (as defined in section 502(5) of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990) of the cancellation of any debt under this section, there are authorized to be appropriated to the President such sums as may be necessary for each of the [Struck out->]
[ fiscal years 2000 through 2004, which ][<-Struck out] fiscal years 2000-2009, which shall remain available until expended.* * * * * * *
CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2004, PUBLIC LAW 108-199
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DIVISION D--FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2004
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TITLE VI--MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE ACT OF 2003
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SEC. 607. ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES.
- (a) * * *
- (b) CRITERIA- A candidate country should be considered to be an eligible country for purposes of this section if the Board determines that the country has demonstrated a commitment to--
- (1) * * *
* * * * * * *
- (2) economic freedom, including a demonstrated commitment to economic policies that--
- (A) encourage citizens and firms to participate in global trade and international capital markets;
- (B) promote private sector growth [Struck out->]
[ and the sustainable management of natural resources ][<-Struck out] ;- (C) strengthen market forces in the economy; and
- (D) respect worker rights, including the right to form labor unions; and
- (3) investments in the people of such country, particularly women and children, including programs that--
- (A) promote broad-based primary education; [Struck out->]
[ and ][<-Struck out]- (B) strengthen and build capacity to provide quality public health and reduce child mortality [Struck out->]
[ . ][<-Struck out] and;- (C) promote the sustainable management of natural resources.
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CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2005, PUBLIC LAW 108-447
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DIVISION D--FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2005
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TITLE V--GENERAL PROVISIONS
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HIPC DEBT REDUCTION AND TRUST FUND
- SEC. 591. (a) Section 801(b)(1) of Public Law 106-429 is amended--
- (1) by inserting `(i)' after `appropriated'; and
- (2) by inserting before the period `; and (ii) for [Struck out->]
[ fiscal years 2004-2006 ][<-Struck out] fiscal years 2004-2009, not more than $150,000,000, for purposes of additional United States contributions to the HIPC Trust Fund administered by the Bank, which are authorized to remain available until expended'.* * * * * * *
INTELLIGENCE REFORM AND TERRORISM PREVENTION ACT OF 2004, PUBLIC LAW 108-458
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TITLE VII--IMPLEMENTATION OF 9/11 COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
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SUBTITLE B--TERRORIST TRAVEL AND EFFECTIVE SCREENING
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SEC. 7209. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS.
- (a) * * *
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- (b) PASSPORTS-
- (1) DEVELOPMENT OF PLAN- The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall develop and implement a plan as expeditiously as possible to require a passport or other document, or combination of documents, deemed by the Secretary of Homeland Security to be sufficient to denote identity and citizenship, for all travel into the United States by United States citizens and by categories of individuals for whom documentation requirements have previously been waived under section 212(d)(4)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(4)(B)). This plan shall be implemented not later than January 1, 2008, and shall seek to expedite the travel of frequent travelers, including those who reside in border communities, and in doing so, shall make readily available a registered traveler program (as described in section 7208(k)).
- (1) DEVELOPMENT OF PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION-
- (A) The Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of State, shall develop and implement a plan as expeditiously as possible to require a passport or other document, or combination of documents, deemed by the Secretary of Homeland Security to be sufficient to denote identity and citizenship, for all travel into the United States by United States citizens and by categories of individuals for whom documentation requirements have previously been waived under section 212(d)(4)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(4)(B)). This plan shall be implemented not later than 3 months after the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security make the certifications required in subsection (B), or June 1, 2009, whichever is earlier. The plan shall seek to expedite the travel of frequent travelers, including those who reside in border communities, and in doing so, shall make readily available a registered traveler program (as described in section 7208(k)).
- (B) The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State shall jointly certify to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives that the following criteria have been met prior to implementation of Section 7209(b)(1)(A)--
- (i) the National Institutes of Standards and Technology has certified that the card architecture meets the International Organization for Standardization ISO 14443 security standards, or justifies a deviation from such standard;
- (ii) the technology to be used by the United States for the passport card, and any subsequent change to that technology, has been shared with the governments of Canada and Mexico;
- (iii) an agreement has been reached with the United States Postal Service on the fee to be charged individuals for the passport card, and a detailed justification has been submitted to the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives;
- (iv) an alternative procedure has been developed for groups of children traveling across an international border under adult supervision with parental consent;
- (v) the necessary technological infrastructure to process the passport cards has been installed, and all employees at ports of entry have been properly trained in the use of the new technology;
- (vi) the passport card has been made available for the purpose of international travel by United States citizens through land and sea ports of entry between the United States and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda; and
- (vii) a single implementation date for sea and land borders has been established.
BUDGETARY IMPACT OF BILL
PREPARED IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE PURSUANT TO SEC. 308(a), PUBLIC LAW 93-344, AS AMENDED
[In millions of dollars]
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Budget authority Outlays
Committee allocation Amount of bill Committee allocation Amount of bill
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Comparison of amounts in the bill with Committee allocations to its subcommittees of amounts in the Budget Resolution for 2007: Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations:
Mandatory 164 164 NA 1 164
Discretionary 31,340 31,340 NA 1 33,612
Projection of outlays associated with the recommendation:
2007 2 16,043
2008 7,914
2009 3,311
2010 2,215
2011 and future years 1,867
Financial assistance to State and local governments for 2007 NA NA
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COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007
[In thousands of dollars]
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Item 2006 appropriation Budget estimate House allowance Committee recommendation Senate Committee recommendation compared with (+ or -)
2006 appropriation Budget estimate House allowance
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TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCY
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Administration of Foreign Affairs
Diplomatic and consular programs 3,633,018 3,856,703 3,664,914 3,699,914 +66,896 -156,789 +35,000
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 109-234) 1,383,625 -1,383,625
(Transfer out) (-3,949) (-4,000) (-4,000) (-4,000) (-51)
Worldwide security upgrades 680,716 795,170 795,170 795,170 +114,454
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 109-148) 16,000 -16,000
Rescission (Public Law 109-148) -10,000 +10,000
Total, Diplomatic and consular programs 5,703,359 4,651,873 4,460,084 4,495,084 -1,208,275 -156,789 +35,000
Capital investment fund 58,143 68,298 58,143 58,143 -10,155
Centralized IT modernization program 68,482 -68,482
Office of Inspector General 29,646 32,508 32,508 32,508 +2,862
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 109-234) 25,300 -25,300
Educational and cultural exchange programs 426,275 474,288 436,275 445,522 +19,247 -28,766 +9,247
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 109-234) 5,000 -5,000
Representation allowances 8,175 8,201 8,175 8,175 -26
Protection of foreign missions and officials 9,270 9,288 9,270 9,270 -18
Embassy security, construction, and maintenance 591,152 640,161 605,652 605,652 +14,500 -34,509
Worldwide security upgrades 898,574 899,368 899,368 783,168 -115,406 -116,200 -116,200
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 109-13) -20,000 +20,000
Emergencies in the diplomatic and consular service 9,872 4,940 4,940 4,940 -4,932
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 109-148) 15,000 -15,000
(By transfer) (3,949) (4,000) (4,000) (4,000) (+51)
(Transfer out) (-987) (+987)
Repatriation Loans Program Account:
Direct loans subsidy 703 695 695 695 -8
Administrative expenses 599 590 590 590 -9
(By transfer) (987) (-987)
Total, Repatriation loans program account 1,302 1,285 1,285 1,285 -17
Payment to the American Institute in Taiwan 19,499 15,826 15,826 15,826 -3,673
Payment to the Foreign Service Retirement andDisability Fund 131,700 125,000 125,000 125,000 -6,700
Total, Administration of Foreign Affairs 7,980,749 6,931,036 6,656,526 6,584,573 -1,396,176 -346,463 -71,953
International Organizations
Contributions to international organizations, current year assess-ment 1,151,318 1,268,523 1,122,318 1,151,318 -117,205 +29,000
Contributions for international peacekeeping activities, current year 1,022,275 1,135,327 1,135,327 1,135,327 +113,052
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 109-234) 129,800 -129,800
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 109-13)
Total, International Organizations and Conferences 2,303,393 2,403,850 2,257,645 2,286,645 -16,748 -117,205 +29,000
International Commissions
International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico:
Salaries and expenses 27,643 28,453 28,453 28,453 +810
Construction 5,232 5,237 9,237 5,237 +5 -4,000
American sections, international commissions 9,911 9,587 9,587 10,000 +89 +413 +413
International fisheries commissions 23,694 20,651 20,651 23,711 +17 +3,060 +3,060
Total, International commissions 66,480 63,928 67,928 67,401 +921 +3,473 -527
Other
Payment to the Asia Foundation 13,821 10,000 13,821 14,000 +179 +4,000 +179
International Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue 5,923 750 375 750 -5,173 +375
Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship program 494 500 500 500 +6
Israeli Arab scholarship program 370 375 375 375 +5
East-West Center 18,994 12,000 3,000 19,000 +6 +7,000 +16,000
National Endowment for Democracy 74,042 80,000 50,000 8,800 -65,242 -71,200 -41,200
Total, Department of State 10,464,266 9,502,439 9,050,170 8,982,044 -1,482,222 -520,395 -68,126
Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad
Salaries and expenses 493 493 493 493
Commission on International Religious Freedom
Salaries and expenses 3,258 3,000 3,000 3,000 -258
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Salaries and expenses 2,004 2,110 2,110 2,110 +106
Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China
Salaries and expenses 1,876 2,000 2,000 2,000 +124
HELP Commission
Salaries and expenses 1,000 1,250 250 +250 -750 -1,000
United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission
Salaries and expenses 2,962 4,000 4,000 3,000 +38 -1,000 -1,000
United States Senate Interparliamentary Groups
Salaries and expenses 149 325 +176 +325 +325
United States Institute of Peace
Operating expenses 22,064 26,979 26,979 22,065 +1 -4,914 -4,914
Additional funding (Sec. 122 Div. J)
Total, United States Institute of Peace 22,064 26,979 26,979 22,065 +1 -4,914 -4,914
U.S.-Canada Alaska Railroad Commission
Salaries and expenses (rescission) -2,000 +2,000
Department of State
Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust fund (rescission) -10,000 +10,000
RELATED AGENCIES
Broadcasting Board of Governors
International Broadcasting Operations 620,000 617,338 646,279 617,338 -2,662 -28,941
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 109-234) 10,274 -10,274
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 109-13)
Broadcasting to Cuba 36,279 36,279 +36,279 +36,279
Broadcasting capital improvements 10,893 18,286 7,624 7,624 -3,269 -10,662
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 109-234) 25,826 -25,826
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 109-13)
Total, Broadcasting Board of Governors 666,993 671,903 653,903 661,241 -5,752 -10,662 +7,338
Total, title I, Department of State and Related Agencies 11,162,065 10,213,924 9,733,905 9,676,528 -1,485,537 -537,396 -57,377
Appropriations (9,583,240) (10,213,924) (9,743,905) (9,676,528) (+93,288) (-537,396) (-67,377)
(Transfer out) (-4,936) (-4,000) (-4,000) (-4,000) (+936)
(By transfer) (4,936) (4,000) (4,000) (4,000) (-936)
TITLE II--EXPORT AND INVESTMENT ASSISTANCE
EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES
Subsidy appropriation 99,000 26,382 26,382 26,382 -72,618
Administrative expenses 72,468 75,234 69,234 69,234 -3,234 -6,000
Inspector General 990 988 988 988 -2
Negative subsidy -35,000 -45,000 -45,000 -45,000 -10,000
Rescission -37,000 +37,000
Total, Export-Import Bank of the United States 100,458 57,604 51,604 51,604 -48,854 -6,000
OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION
Noncredit account:
Administrative expenses 41,851 45,453 44,453 44,453 +2,602 -1,000
Insurance fees and other offsetting collections -240,000 -258,000 -258,000 -258,000 -18,000
Subsidy appropriation 20,073 20,035 20,035 20,035 -38
Total, Overseas Private Investment Corporation -178,076 -192,512 -193,512 -193,512 -15,436 -1,000
FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT
Trade and Development Agency 50,391 50,300 50,300 50,300 -91
Total, title II Export and investment assistance -27,227 -84,608 -91,608 -91,608 -64,381 -7,000
TITLE III--BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT
United States Agency for International Development
Child survival and health programs fund 1,569,150 1,433,000 1,575,613 4,793,807 +3,224,657 +3,360,807 +3,218,194
(Transfer out) (-5,940) (+5,940)
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 109-234) 7,800 -7,800
Development assistance 1,508,760 1,282,000 1,294,000 1,400,018 -108,742 +118,018 +106,018
(Transfer out) (-20,790) (-21,000) (-21,000) (-25,000) (-4,210) (-4,000) (-4,000)
(Transfer out) (135,000) (-135,000)
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 109-234) 16,500 -16,500
International disaster assistance & famine assistance 361,350 348,800 348,800 350,675 -10,675 +1,875 +1,875
International disaster and famine assistance:
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 109-148) 56,330 -56,330
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 109-234) 161,300 -161,300
Subtotal, Disaster assistance 578,980 348,800 348,800 350,675 -228,305 +1,875 +1,875
Transition Initiatives 39,600 50,000 40,000 35,000 -4,600 -15,000 -5,000
Development Credit Authority:
(By transfer) (20,790) (21,000) (21,000) (25,000) (+4,210) (+4,000) (+4,000)
Administrative expenses 7,920 8,400 8,400 8,400 +480
Africa House and Infrastructure Facility 5,000 -5,000
Subtotal, Development assistance 3,728,710 3,127,200 3,266,813 6,587,900 +2,859,190 +3,460,700 +3,321,087
Payment to the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability Fund 41,700 38,700 38,700 38,700 -3,000
Operating expenses of the U.S. Agency for International Develop-ment 623,700 678,826 641,000 630,000 +6,300 -48,826 -11,000
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 109-234) 101,000 -101,000
(By transfer, emergency) (80) (-80)
(By transfer) (5,940) (-5,940)
(By transfer)
Subtotal, USAID 724,700 678,826 641,000 630,000 -94,700 -48,826 -11,000
Capital Investment Fund 69,300 131,800 105,300 95,000 +25,700 -36,800 -10,300
Operating expenses of the U.S. Agency for International Development Office of Inspector General 35,640 38,000 39,000 38,000 +2,360 -1,000
Total, USAID 4,600,050 4,014,526 4,090,813 7,389,600 +2,789,550 +3,375,074 +3,298,787
Other Bilateral Economic Assistance
Economic support fund:
Israel 237,600 120,000 120,000 120,000 -117,600
Egypt 490,050 455,000 455,000 301,827 -188,223 -153,173 -153,173
Other 1,880,010 2,639,470 2,077,740 1,805,286 -74,724 -834,184 -272,454
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 109-234) 1,686,000 -1,686,000
(Transfer out) (-5,000) (-5,000) (-5,000) (-5,000)
(Transfer out) (-135,000) (+135,000)
Iraqi Relief and Reconstruction Fund (by transfer) (5,000) (5,000) (+5,000) (+5,000)
(By transfer, emergency) (5,000) (-5,000)
Subtotal, Economic support fund 4,293,660 3,214,470 2,652,740 2,227,113 -2,066,547 -987,357 -425,627
International Fund for Ireland 13,365 10,800 -13,365 -10,800
Assistance for Eastern Europe and the Baltic States 357,390 273,900 227,900 211,138 -146,252 -62,762 -16,762
Assistance for the Independent States of the former Soviet Union 508,860 441,000 371,280 293,077 -215,783 -147,923 -78,203
Trade Capacity Enhancement Fund 522,000 -522,000
Total, Other Bilateral Economic Assistance 5,173,275 3,929,370 3,784,720 2,731,328 -2,441,947 -1,198,042 -1,053,392
INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
Inter-American Foundation
Appropriation 19,305 19,268 19,268 19,268 -37
African Development Foundation
Appropriation 22,770 22,726 22,726 26,000 +3,230 +3,274 +3,274
Peace Corps
Appropriation 318,780 336,700 324,587 318,780 -17,920 -5,807
Millenium Challenge Corporation
Appropriation 1,752,300 3,000,000 2,000,000 1,877,000 +124,700 -1,123,000 -123,000
Department of State
Global HIV/AIDS initiative 1,975,050 2,894,000 2,772,500 -1,975,050 -2,894,000 -2,772,500
Democracy Fund 94,050 1,064,440 +970,390 +1,064,440 +1,064,440
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 109-234) 22,500 -22,500
International narcotics control and law enforcement 472,428 795,490 703,600 712,490 +240,062 -83,000 +8,890
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 109-234) 107,700 -107,700
Subtotal, Narcotics control 580,128 795,490 703,600 712,490 +132,362 -83,000 +8,890
Andean Counterdrug Initiative 727,155 721,500 506,850 699,400 -27,755 -22,100 +192,550
(By transfer)
Migration and refugee assistance 783,090 832,900 750,206 832,900 +49,810 +82,694
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 109-234) 75,700 -75,700
United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund 29,700 55,000 30,000 55,000 +25,300 +25,000
Nonproliferation, anti-terrorism, demining and related programs 405,999 449,430 430,010 449,430 +43,431 +19,420
(By transfer)
Subtotal, Nonproliferation 405,999 449,430 430,010 449,430 +43,431 +19,420
Conflict response fund 75,000 -75,000
Subtotal, Department of State 4,693,372 5,823,320 5,193,166 3,813,660 -879,712 -2,009,660 -1,379,506
Department of the Treasury
International Affairs Technical Assistance 19,800 23,700 23,700 23,700 +3,900
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 109-234) 13,000 -13,000
Debt restructuring 64,350 182,799 20,000 21,000 -43,350 -161,799 +1,000
Subtotal, Department of the Treasury 97,150 206,499 43,700 44,700 -52,450 -161,799 +1,000
Total, title III, Bilateral economic assistance 16,677,002 17,352,409 15,478,980 16,220,336 -456,666 -1,132,073 +741,356
Appropriations (14,429,172) (17,352,409) (15,478,980) (16,220,336) (+1,791,164) (-1,132,073) (+741,356)
Emergency appropriations (2,247,830) (-2,247,830)
(By transfer) (31,730) (21,000) (21,000) (30,000) (-1,730) (+9,000) (+9,000)
(By transfer emergency appropriations) (5,080) (-5,080)
(Transfer out) (-31,730) (-21,000) (-21,000) (-30,000) (+1,730) (-9,000) (-9,000)
(Transfer out emergency appropriations)
TITLE IV--MILITARY ASSISTANCE
FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT
International Military Education and Training 85,877 88,900 88,000 88,900 +3,023 +900
Foreign Military Financing Program:
Grants:
Israel 2,257,200 2,340,000 2,340,000 2,340,000 +82,800
Egypt 1,287,000 1,300,000 1,300,000 1,300,000 +13,000
Other 910,800 910,900 814,900 1,027,800 +117,000 +116,900 +212,900
Subtotal, Grants 4,455,000 4,550,900 4,454,900 4,667,800 +212,800 +116,900 +212,900
(Limitation on administrative expenses) (41,600) (43,500) (42,500) (43,500) (+1,900) (+1,000)
Total, Foreign Military Financing 4,455,000 4,550,900 4,454,900 4,667,800 +212,800 +116,900 +212,900
Peacekeeping operations 173,250 200,500 170,000 97,925 -75,325 -102,575 -72,075
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 109-234) 178,000 -178,000
Rescission (emergency appropriations) -7,000 +7,000
Total, title IV, Military assistance 4,885,127 4,840,300 4,712,900 4,854,625 -30,502 +14,325 +141,725
Appropriations (4,714,127) (4,840,300) (4,712,900) (4,854,625) (+140,498) (+14,325) (+141,725)
Emergency appropriations (178,000) (-178,000)
(By transfer)
(Transfer out)
(Limitation on administrative expenses) (41,600) (43,500) (42,500) (43,500) (+1,900) (+1,000)
TITLE V--MULTILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT
International Financial Institutions
World Bank Group
Contribution to the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development: Global Environment Facility 79,200 80,000 56,250 80,000 +800 +23,750
Contribution to the International Development Association 940,500 950,000 950,000 950,000 +9,500
Contribution to Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency 1,287 -1,287
Total, World Bank Group 1,020,987 1,030,000 1,006,250 1,030,000 +9,013 +23,750
Contribution to the Inter-American Development Bank: Contribution to the Enterprise for the Americas Multilateral Investment Fund 1,725 25,000 23,000 15,000 +13,275 -10,000 -8,000
Inter-American Investment Corporation 1,725 -1,725
Total, Inter-American Development Bank 3,450 25,000 23,000 15,000 +11,550 -10,000 -8,000
Contribution to the Asian Development Bank: Contribution to the Asian Development Fund 99,000 115,250 110,250 57,625 -41,375 -57,625 -52,625
Total, Asian Development Bank 99,000 115,250 110,250 57,625 -41,375 -57,625 -52,625
Contribution to the African Development Bank:
Paid-in capital 3,602 5,018 5,018 5,018 +1,416
(Limitation on callable capital subscriptions) (88,334) (78,622) (78,622) (78,622) (-9,712)
Contribution to the African Development Fund 134,343 135,700 135,700 135,700 +1,357
Total, African Development Bank 137,945 140,718 140,718 140,718 +2,773
Contribution to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development: Paid-in capital 1,006 -1,006
Contribution to the International Fund for Agricultural Development 14,850 18,000 18,000 18,000 +3,150
Total, International Financial Institutions 1,277,238 1,328,968 1,298,218 1,261,343 -15,895 -67,625 -36,875
International Organizations and Programs
Appropriation 326,163 289,000 327,570 306,125 -20,038 +17,125 -21,445
Total, title V, Multilateral economic assistance 1,603,401 1,617,968 1,625,788 1,567,468 -35,933 -50,500 -58,320
(Limitation on callable capital subscript) (88,334) (78,622) (78,622) (78,622) (-9,712)
TITLE VI--GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 574 Rescission -375,000 -375,000 -375,000 -375,000
Sec. 538 unobligated balances -348,750 -348,750 -348,750 -348,750
Sec. 572 Security in Asia 9,900 -9,900
Sec. 6093 Iraqi Relief and Reconstruction fund (by transfer)
Foreign Military financing program (Sec. 6113) (by transfer)
Child Survival and Health programs (Sec. 6118) (by transfer)
(Sec. 577)
Sudan (Sec. 569)
Rescission -388,100 +388,100
Total, title VI, General Provisions 9,900 -388,100 -723,750 -733,650 -723,750 -335,650
Appropriations (9,900) (-348,750) (-358,650) (-348,750) (-348,750)
Rescissions -388,100 -375,000 -375,000 -375,000 +13,100
(By transfer)
(Transfer out)
Grand total 34,310,268 33,939,993 31,071,865 31,503,599 -2,806,669 -2,436,394 +431,734
Appropriations (30,349,613) (33,939,993) (31,469,965) (31,878,599) (+1,528,986) (-2,061,394) (+408,634)
Emergency appropriations (4,016,655) (-4,016,655)
Rescissions -49,000 -388,100 -375,000 -326,000 -375,000 +13,100
Rescissions of emergency appropriations -7,000 +7,000
(By transfer) (36,666) (25,000) (25,000) (34,000) (-2,666) (+9,000) (+9,000)
(By transfer emergency appropriations) (5,080) (-5,080)
(Transfer out) (-36,666) (-25,000) (-25,000) (-34,000) (+2,666) (-9,000) (-9,000)
(Transfer out emergency appropriations)
(Limitation on administrative expenses) (41,600) (43,500) (42,500) (43,500) (+1,900) (+1,000)
(Limitation on callable capital subscript) (88,334) (78,622) (78,622) (78,622) (-9,712)
(Emergency Supplemental (Public Law 108-106)) (4,021,735) (-4,021,735)
RECAPITULATION
Title I--Department of State and Related 11,162,065 10,213,924 9,733,905 9,676,528 -1,485,537 -537,396 -57,377
Title II--Export and investment assistance -27,227 -84,608 -91,608 -91,608 -64,381 -7,000
Title III--Bilateral economic assistance 16,677,002 17,352,409 15,478,980 16,220,336 -456,666 -1,132,073 +741,356
Title IV--Military assistance 4,885,127 4,840,300 4,712,900 4,854,625 -30,502 +14,325 +141,725
Title V--Multilateral economic assistance 1,603,401 1,617,968 1,625,788 1,567,468 -35,933 -50,500 -58,320
Title VI--General Provisions 9,900 -388,100 -723,750 -733,650 -723,750 -335,650
Prior year outlays
Total, State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs 34,310,268 33,939,993 31,071,865 31,503,599 -2,806,669 -2,436,394 +431,734
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